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EY59 ZBL

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,432 mi
Last recorded76,432 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 ZBL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 76,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 66,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 66,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 58,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres warn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,576 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 41,576 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,378 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 ZBL is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

EY59 ZBL is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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