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EY59 ZBC

2009 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,906 mi
Last recorded51,906 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 ZBC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 51,906 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper Arm Not Moving (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front FLexi-Pipe Worn

Offside Front Inner Door Handle Damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2020 35,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 28,658 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,508 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake lever on caliper not opening fully

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 21,147 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 21,144 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has screw/nail

Pass 24 Oct 2014 17,711 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 11,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 7,894 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 ZBC is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBC, 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 ZBC registered?

EY59 ZBC is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is EY59 ZBC safe to buy?

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