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YX55 AOE

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,073 mi
Last recorded78,073 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 AOE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2019 78,073 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both nearside and offside inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on the exhaust system

Pass 28 Dec 2018 76,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 76,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 73,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake high (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,465 miles

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

front exhaust flexy pipe is deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2016 68,465 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexy pipe is deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,024 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,913 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,591 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,558 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 34,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 15,237 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 10,839 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs.

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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YX55 AOE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX55 AOE, 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 YX55 AOE registered?

YX55 AOE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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