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KX56 GXK

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,888 mi
Last recorded82,888 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 GXK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

front brake brake discs worn

front heat shield loose

Fail 6 Apr 2019 82,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

front brake brake discs worn

front heat shield loose

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,103 miles

horn sounding a bit harse and grating

nearside rear tyre wearing outer

offside rear light lens broken

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear exhaust rubber split

rear heat shield loose

Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,103 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

horn sounding a bit harse and grating

nearside rear tyre wearing outer

offside rear light lens broken

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear exhaust rubber split

rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,301 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lens broken

offside rear tyre perrished and presure low

wipers smeary

Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,301 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lens broken

offside rear tyre perrished and presure low

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,741 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,198 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,135 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished + worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f steering rack mount rubber badly fitted [slight play]

Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,139 miles

Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f steering rack mount rubber badly fitted [slight play]

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,900 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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KX56 GXK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX56 GXK, 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 KX56 GXK registered?

KX56 GXK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KX56 GXK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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