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AV59 CAA

2009 Proton GEN-2

Blue Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,062 mi
Last recorded134,062 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 CAA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 134,062 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 131,954 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 131,954 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 131,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 131,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 122,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 105,854 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,056 miles

Offside Park brake efficiency low

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 93,056 miles

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

Offside Park brake efficiency low

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,634 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,634 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,317 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 68,314 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,446 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 66,445 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,318 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,807 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres lightly cracking in tread pattern.

both wiper blades start to split on ends.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,236 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 31,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,991 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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AV59 CAA is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV59 CAA, 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 AV59 CAA registered?

AV59 CAA is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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