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MX56 VKM

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,987 mi
Last recorded46,987 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 VKM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 46,987 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 46,985 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,562 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 39,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 37,923 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 37,921 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 25,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 21,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 17,234 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,533 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 11,014 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 7,030 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 4,831 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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MX56 VKM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 46,408 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 MX56 VKM, 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 20 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 MX56 VKM registered?

MX56 VKM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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