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YK05 CFP

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,171 mi
Last recorded56,171 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 CFP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,171 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 55,595 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,987 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,678 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 44,676 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 41,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,428 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 38,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,961 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 29,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SURFACE COROSSION.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

REAR OUTER WHEEL RIMS SCUFFED.

Pass 17 May 2011 28,107 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 28,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

NSR OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHING.

OSR OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHING.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,268 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

OSR AND NSR OUTER TYRE WALLS PERISHING.

Pass 11 May 2009 15,679 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 15,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Pass 2 May 2008 11,249 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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YK05 CFP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 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 YK05 CFP, 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 21 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 YK05 CFP registered?

YK05 CFP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is YK05 CFP safe to buy?

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