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KX55 UWZ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,060 mi
Last recorded99,060 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 UWZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 83,547 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,337 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 76,337 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,151 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 71,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,126 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 62,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,198 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 52,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Jul 2014 43,879 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,507 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,934 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 23,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,255 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 17,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 10,511 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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KX55 UWZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 46,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX55 UWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX55 UWZ registered?

KX55 UWZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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