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EY59 YZZ

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,925 mi
Last recorded51,925 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 YZZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 51,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 48,331 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 48,331 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 43,910 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 43,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,756 miles

All tyres have begun to deteriorate & show cracking/splitting & perishing without exposing cords or plys

Park brake has little or no reserve travel but meets the requirements

Steering & suspension shows general age and corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2019 39,632 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,731 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,974 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 35,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 16,170 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,170 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 YZZ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZZ, 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 EY59 YZZ registered?

EY59 YZZ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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