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WV12 GAA

2012 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,369 mi
Last recorded66,369 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 GAA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 66,369 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 58,435 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,887 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 49,288 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 49,288 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, on 2mm, low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, cracking in tread, 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine trims,

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,387 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 40,031 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,694 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,611 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 31,611 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,129 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

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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WV12 GAA is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV12 GAA, 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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What year was WV12 GAA registered?

WV12 GAA is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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