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EY59 ZBE

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,826 mi
Last recorded29,826 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 ZBE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 29,826 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 28,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 28,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,446 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 27,446 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 26,781 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 26,781 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,237 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 23,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,697 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,788 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 ZBE is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

EY59 ZBE is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is EY59 ZBE safe to buy?

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