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BX09 MZP

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,680 mi
Last recorded78,680 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 MZP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,680 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 78,609 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers broken (7.1.1)

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

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 15 Dec 2014 76,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front headlamp misted slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2013 72,365 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f knocking noise

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 MZP is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MZP, 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 BX09 MZP registered?

BX09 MZP is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is BX09 MZP safe to buy?

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