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NK06 EWF

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,872 mi
Last recorded88,872 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 EWF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,872 miles

185/55/15 rear tyres

195/55/15 front tyres

engine check light showing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 88,872 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [front section] (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

185/55/15 rear tyres

195/55/15 front tyres

engine check light showing

Pass 8 Dec 2016 87,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine check light showing

fuel filter heavily rusted

rear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2016 87,349 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine check light showing

fuel filter heavily rusted

rear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2015 85,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 85,515 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 80,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine check light showing

fronr brake discs wearing thin

Fail 30 Dec 2014 80,249 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine check light showing

fronr brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,456 miles

engine management light showing

Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light showing

Fail 27 Dec 2012 50,658 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 50,658 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 36,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,346 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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NK06 EWF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NK06 EWF, 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 NK06 EWF registered?

NK06 EWF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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