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LK05 CAO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,271 mi
Last recorded22,271 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 CAO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 22,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 19,018 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 18,911 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 14,934 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 14,905 miles

Exhaust system insecure backbox rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating ad offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 11,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 11,024 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 11,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 10,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 9,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 9,152 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 8,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 7,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 7,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 6,441 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 5,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,053 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 4,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 3,541 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 2,722 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 CAO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CAO, 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 CAO?

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What year was LK05 CAO registered?

LK05 CAO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is LK05 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 CAO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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