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LK12 CZS

2012 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,197 mi
Last recorded101,197 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 CZS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 101,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 101,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,086 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,384 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 87,380 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 75,879 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,362 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 64,338 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre tread section worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 53,822 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,876 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 46,876 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,288 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,718 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,712 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 25,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint power steering hose pipe joint leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing / worn on edges

Offside Front Inner o/s/f inner brake pad approx 70-75% worn

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing / worn on inner edge

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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LK12 CZS is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 51,137 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 LK12 CZS, 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 14 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK12 CZS registered?

LK12 CZS is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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