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FE09 PFX

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,910 mi
Last recorded81,910 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 PFX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 81,910 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 81,908 miles

Front Horn not working horn faulty working intermittinly (1.6.2a)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 79,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 77,250 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 77,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 20 Jul 2015 69,050 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,401 miles

nearside park brake effort low

damage to front bumper noted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,400 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

damage to front bumper noted

nearside park brake effort low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,470 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,656 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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FE09 PFX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE09 PFX, 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 FE09 PFX registered?

FE09 PFX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 May 2009.

Is FE09 PFX safe to buy?

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