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YK06 BZL

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,952 mi
Last recorded86,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 BZL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2018 86,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,621 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 69,601 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 51,430 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,280 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,746 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,973 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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YK06 BZL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK06 BZL, 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 YK06 BZL registered?

YK06 BZL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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