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WV12 GBO

2012 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,119 mi
Last recorded86,119 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 GBO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 86,119 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 78,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,543 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 66,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,539 miles

front and rear tyres perished and cut

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,800 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 44,800 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,929 miles

front brake pad wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,975 miles

Offside Rear brake disc rusting across inner braking surface.

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 GBO is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 51,137 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GBO, 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 GBO registered?

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

Is WV12 GBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 GBO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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