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WA06 FWE

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,024 mi
Last recorded57,024 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 FWE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,024 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 57,024 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,281 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 51,280 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,654 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 48,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,815 miles

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

front wheel bearing slightly noisey and detected on road test

osr tyre cracked and in poor condition replacment advised

Fail 29 Sep 2014 46,809 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

osr tyre cracked and in poor condition replacment advised

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,448 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osr tyre in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2013 37,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osr tyre in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,798 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 27,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 24,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,163 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,728 miles

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 25 Feb 2009 17,506 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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WA06 FWE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WA06 FWE, 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 WA06 FWE registered?

WA06 FWE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is WA06 FWE safe to buy?

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