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AU05 KBZ

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,293 mi
Last recorded47,293 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 KBZ
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 44,400 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 44,400 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,001 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 40,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,347 miles

rear indicators slightly white

Fail 30 Oct 2015 35,347 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,257 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 29,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 24,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,102 miles

Oil leak

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 3 Nov 2012 19,968 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

n/s wiper slightly torn

Fail 3 Nov 2012 19,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

n/s wiper slightly torn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 19,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,643 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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AU05 KBZ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 KBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU05 KBZ registered?

AU05 KBZ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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