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AO09 GBY

2009 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,534 mi
Last recorded60,534 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 GBY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 60,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 29 May 2024 60,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 14 Jun 2023 57,776 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 54,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,029 miles

battery lightly loose

exhaust flexi corroded but not split or leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2021 51,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

battery lightly loose

exhaust flexi corroded but not split or leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2020 48,660 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,534 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 34,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 28,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn to 2 to 3 mm

exhaust front flexi mesh adrift

front brake pads wearing low

nsf and nsr tyre sides walls perished

Pass 20 May 2015 19,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 17,313 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 17,121 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 13,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 9,256 miles

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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AO09 GBY is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 AO09 GBY, 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 17 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO09 GBY registered?

AO09 GBY is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is AO09 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 GBY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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