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YK06 BZX

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,338 mi
Last recorded114,338 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 BZX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 114,338 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 106,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 104,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front and rear discs lipped and pitted on edges

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 19 May 2015 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2015 96,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,348 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,276 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front fog lamp broken

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,276 miles

offside front fog lamp broken

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,733 miles

both front tyres worn off on edges of tread

both rear tyres deteriorating

offside front fog lamp lens broken

offside front wheel slight resistance to free rotation

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Jun 2011 29,501 miles

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

offside front inner pad looks thin

slight binding of offside front brake

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,501 miles

offside front inner pad looks thin

slight binding of offside front brake

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,683 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 24,683 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,117 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 BZX is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BZX, 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 BZX registered?

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

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