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YK06 BZW

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,058 mi
Last recorded73,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,058 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 73,058 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,405 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 30,405 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,415 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,546 miles

both front tyres have small cuts & cracks

rear discs pitted

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 30 Jun 2009 12,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BZW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

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

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