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BX09 KNW

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 KNW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,023 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,300 miles

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

Nearside Front cross member corroded but not in prescribed area

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 69,297 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front cross member corroded but not in prescribed area

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded and covered heavily with under seal

Fail 15 Sep 2020 59,170 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded and covered heavily with under seal

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,356 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,984 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,086 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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BX09 KNW is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX09 KNW, 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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BX09 KNW is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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