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CX09 VMJ

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,025 mi
Last recorded44,025 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 VMJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 43,207 miles

OIL FILTER CORDDED

Fail 7 Jun 2022 43,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

OIL FILTER CORDDED

Pass 11 Jun 2021 42,538 miles

Central Center exhaust rubber split - advisory

Front Front cross member corroded - advisory

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,792 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 40,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,263 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 39,245 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded floor to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,156 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 38,149 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,680 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 37,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,827 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,678 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 19 Jun 2014 34,678 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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 17 Jun 2013 31,122 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,442 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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CX09 VMJ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CX09 VMJ, 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 CX09 VMJ registered?

CX09 VMJ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is CX09 VMJ safe to buy?

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