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AY09 ZVU

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,793 mi
Last recorded108,793 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,932 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 96,932 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,194 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,606 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

fuel filter rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,671 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

front wiper blades splitting

fuel filter rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2014 45,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

front wiper blades splitting

fuel filter rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn through on corner.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 20,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,907 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 ZVU is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

AY09 ZVU is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is AY09 ZVU safe to buy?

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