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YN55 KOD

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,174 mi
Last recorded103,174 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 KOD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,174 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,055 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower slightly (2.7.4)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Aug 2016 96,051 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower slightly (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,032 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower both (2.7.4)

center brake light in operative

Fail 7 Sep 2015 90,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower both (2.7.4)

center brake light in operative

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,812 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,973 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine managerment light on dash

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on dash

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust rubber mounting starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,856 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

engine mangement light on

Fail 5 Sep 2011 55,852 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

engine mangement light on

Fail 7 Sep 2010 46,055 miles

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

oil level just above minimum

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,055 miles

oil level just above minimum

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,198 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Aug 2009 37,198 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Sep 2008 28,621 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,621 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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YN55 KOD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YN55 KOD, 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 YN55 KOD registered?

YN55 KOD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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