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AY09 ZVX

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,728 mi
Last recorded70,728 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZVX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,168 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 66,157 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 60,140 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 60,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,451 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 42,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,219 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,441 miles

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

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 ZVX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY09 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

AY09 ZVX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AY09 ZVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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