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PO12 FMY

2012 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,318 mi
Last recorded134,318 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 FMY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,318 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 134,172 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,014 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 58,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 31,384 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 31,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,363 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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PO12 FMY is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PO12 FMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO12 FMY registered?

PO12 FMY is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is PO12 FMY safe to buy?

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