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EK09 BWW

2009 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 BWW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 119,052 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,895 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & cracked slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2018 111,895 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & cracked slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2017 98,172 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 98,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,784 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service and parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Jul 2016 85,771 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service and parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,947 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 50,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,567 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 38,477 miles

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

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

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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EK09 BWW is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK09 BWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK09 BWW registered?

EK09 BWW is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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