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VN12 UOO

2012 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,088 mi
Last recorded164,088 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 UOO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 164,088 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section from cat to back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive leak from exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 158,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 158,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 145,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush LOWER BUSH SIGNS OF SPLITTING (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush LOWER BUSH SIGNS OF SPLITTING (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 114,231 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 113,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,610 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,458 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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VN12 UOO is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOO, 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 UOO is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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