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EY59 YZX

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,021 mi
Last recorded109,021 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 YZX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,021 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 109,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,640 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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EY59 YZX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EY59 YZX, 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 EY59 YZX registered?

EY59 YZX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is EY59 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 YZX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY59 YZX have outstanding finance?

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