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YH12 FWD

2012 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,121 mi
Last recorded17,121 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 FWD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 17,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 17,114 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 16,668 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 16,065 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 16,064 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bad pitting and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bad pitting and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 15,347 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 15,346 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 13,942 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 11,738 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 11,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 9,515 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,284 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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YH12 FWD is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH12 FWD, 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 YH12 FWD registered?

YH12 FWD is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 FWD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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