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LK55 EVW

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,905 mi
Last recorded55,905 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 EVW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracked

exhaust rubber mounting worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,562 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 43,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,700 miles

O/S/F 2.8MM WEARING ON INNER

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,194 miles

O/S/R TYRE CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE X NAIL IN

Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,865 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,015 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 21,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,310 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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LK55 EVW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK55 EVW, 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 LK55 EVW registered?

LK55 EVW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is LK55 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK55 EVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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