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WX06 FYY

2006 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,281 mi
Last recorded111,281 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 FYY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,281 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 111,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55R15 ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55R15 - 2.89mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on edges - 195/55R15

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 82,294 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 82,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,374 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 70,178 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 49,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,143 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 23,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,472 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,310 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 11,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WX06 FYY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WX06 FYY, 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 WX06 FYY registered?

WX06 FYY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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