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LK05 BZE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,889 mi
Last recorded66,889 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 BZE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,395 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,694 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,067 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 38,056 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,696 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,983 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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LK05 BZE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 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 LK05 BZE, 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 21 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK05 BZE?

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What year was LK05 BZE registered?

LK05 BZE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is LK05 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 BZE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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