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EX58 MZL

2009 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,412 mi
Last recorded86,412 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 MZL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 86,412 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 86,412 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,776 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2017 72,747 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,415 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 46,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper poor

Fail 14 Feb 2015 46,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper poor

Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,476 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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EX58 MZL is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX58 MZL, 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 EX58 MZL registered?

EX58 MZL is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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