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EY59 ZBJ

2009 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,699 mi
Last recorded43,699 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 ZBJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2023 43,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2022 35,762 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi is perished

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 35,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexi is perished

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 26,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil is low

Pass 4 Nov 2020 20,279 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 19,617 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 18,530 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,378 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,892 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 14,459 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 12,948 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,474 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 9,439 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 ZBJ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

EY59 ZBJ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is EY59 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 ZBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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