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AY09 ZVT

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,346 mi
Last recorded62,346 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZVT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 62,346 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 62,344 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 51,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 37,729 miles

All 4 Tyres Are Perished

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 35,996 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi joint is in poor condition

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 32,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,176 miles

front flex on exhaust outter casing corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 22,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,289 miles

front number plate cracked

osf foglamp lens cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2015 19,289 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

osf foglamp lens cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf foglamp lens cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 10,761 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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AY09 ZVT is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AY09 ZVT, 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 AY09 ZVT registered?

AY09 ZVT is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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