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DK59 BYU

2010 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,517 mi
Last recorded29,517 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2010 Proton GEN-248,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 BYU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 29,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil seepage and slight power steering sweat

Fail 13 Dec 2017 29,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil seepage and slight power steering sweat

Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber slight worn

fuel cap release slight sticking and fuel cap rubber very slight perished but maintaining seal

Fail 19 Dec 2016 25,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber slight worn

fuel cap release slight sticking and fuel cap rubber very slight perished but maintaining seal

Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight deteriorated (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

interior mirror insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 16,720 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 9,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 3,920 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 3,763 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 1,966 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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DK59 BYU is a 2010 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,142 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 DK59 BYU, 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 16 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK59 BYU registered?

DK59 BYU is a 2010 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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