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WA56 BGE

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,479 mi
Last recorded84,479 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 BGE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,479 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,558 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 58,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 52,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front steering rack boot insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2019 44,889 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front steering rack boot insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2018 37,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 37,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 31,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,724 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 25,724 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,499 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,196 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,846 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 19,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,045 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,927 miles

small split on end of drivers wiper blade

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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WA56 BGE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WA56 BGE, 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 WA56 BGE registered?

WA56 BGE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is WA56 BGE safe to buy?

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