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BX07 YKM

2007 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,622 mi
Last recorded41,622 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 YKM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 41,622 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 41,622 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 34,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 34,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5 mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

tracking

Pass 27 Feb 2020 32,180 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,321 miles

front and rear exhaust support rubbers perished/cracked centre support rubber missing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 26,152 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorated due to age (2006

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn to 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn to 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,813 miles

2 x front tyres wearing inside edges

2 x rear tyres deteriorated due to age (2006

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 22,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

2 x front tyres wearing inside edges

2 x rear tyres deteriorated due to age (2006

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,650 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 14,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,854 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,247 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,793 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer rubber splitting

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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BX07 YKM is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 BX07 YKM, 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 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX07 YKM is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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