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EY59 ZBU

2010 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,002 mi
Last recorded89,002 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2010 Proton GEN-248,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 ZBU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 89,002 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 89,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 78,357 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 64,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 56,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,768 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,259 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,927 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 25,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 ZBU is a 2010 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2010 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,142 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 ZBU, 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 16 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 ZBU registered?

EY59 ZBU is a 2010 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 January 2010.

Is EY59 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 ZBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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