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YK06 BZV

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,901 mi
Last recorded71,901 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 BZV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,839 miles

offside rear handbrake lever return spring missing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 59,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear handbrake lever return spring missing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,711 miles

NSF tyre cut less than 25mm

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in rear roll bar bushes

slightly low effort from NS hand brake

Fail 31 Jul 2013 48,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSF tyre cut less than 25mm

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in rear roll bar bushes

slightly low effort from NS hand brake

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,520 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Engine managment light is on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight exhaust blow from exhaust manifold area.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 35,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake discs are corroded

Engine managment light is on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight exhaust blow from exhaust manifold area.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,664 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 27,664 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2009 7,859 miles

off side front seat belt stalk cover insecure

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 BZV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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