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SV56 AVK

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 AVK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,028 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 76,762 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,105 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 68,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 64,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,004 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,844 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filter casing slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,560 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 24,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,943 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 9,942 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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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SV56 AVK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV56 AVK, 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 SV56 AVK registered?

SV56 AVK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SV56 AVK safe to buy?

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