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SP05 BKF

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,700 mi
Last recorded72,700 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 BKF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2012 65,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,573 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 57,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,902 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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SP05 BKF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP05 BKF, 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 SP05 BKF registered?

SP05 BKF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is SP05 BKF safe to buy?

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