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LK05 EPE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,217 mi
Last recorded82,217 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,217 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,228 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,429 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,654 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

air con pipe leaking in engine bay

nail in tread of n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,859 miles

cuts in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not down to cords

Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,859 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cuts in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not down to cords

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,838 miles

30% of high level brake light led not working

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,257 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 EPE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EPE, 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.

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What year was LK05 EPE registered?

LK05 EPE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LK05 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 EPE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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