2005 Proton GEN-2 1.6L Petrol · AU05 AKY
2005 Proton GEN-2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2005. Recorded mileage 47,346 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- PROTON GEN-2
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU05 AKY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 47,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU05 AKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Proton Gen-2 (AU05 AKY) between April 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
AU05 AKY Mileage History
- 14/04/20089,034 mi
- 20/04/200912,894 mi+3,860 mi
- 19/04/201016,725 mi+3,831 mi
- 19/04/201016,729 mi+4 mi
- 19/04/201120,384 mi+3,655 mi
- 26/04/201223,835 mi+3,451 mi
- 22/04/201325,971 mi+2,136 mi
- 24/04/201427,772 mi+1,801 mi
- 05/05/201529,345 mi+1,573 mi
- 15/04/201630,971 mi+1,626 mi
- 20/04/201732,188 mi+1,217 mi
- 20/04/201833,568 mi+1,380 mi
- 20/04/201833,574 mi+6 mi
- 24/04/201936,406 mi+2,832 mi
- 14/05/202039,530 mi+3,124 mi
- 08/05/202142,349 mi+2,819 mi
- 06/10/202346,138 mi+3,789 mi
- 20/05/202647,340 mi+1,202 mi
- 20/05/202647,346 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,117 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Proton Proton GEN-2
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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