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AU05 KCE

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,841 mi
Last recorded114,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 114,841 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 116,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,391 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 95,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 86,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,551 miles

1 bulb of 3rd brake light inop

1/2 n/s/f washer jet slightly poor

boot full

engine oil level slightly over full

exhaust centre section and back box slightly corroded

exhaust front pipe flexi joint corroded/worn thin

inner faces rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre stepped

n/s/r indicator going slightly pale

n/s/r tyre stepped and wearing slightly low inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, stepped and has small cut in tread

o/s/r shocker slight misting/damp

o/s/r tyer stepped

p.a.s pipes damp

rear brake pads visually getting slightly low?

rear brakes noisy when wheels spun

steering rack moves in brackets when rocked, bushes worn? n/s bush partly coming out of bracket

traces of coolant stains, back of engine

Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,271 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 35,271 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,613 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,325 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 KCE is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KCE, 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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AU05 KCE is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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