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VN12 UOG

2012 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,355 mi
Last recorded85,355 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 UOG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,355 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 84,365 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,860 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,445 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,741 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,650 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 71,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 58,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 52,617 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 May 2017 52,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 46,040 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 39,879 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 39,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

ems light on

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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VN12 UOG is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VN12 UOG, 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.

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VN12 UOG is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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