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LK05 CAA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,509 mi
Last recorded62,509 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,509 miles

knocking on front end no play found

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,710 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 50,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 42,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,861 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,524 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 CAA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LK05 CAA, 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 CAA?

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What year was LK05 CAA registered?

LK05 CAA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is LK05 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 CAA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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