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FX59 EXA

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,552 mi
Last recorded59,552 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 EXA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 59,552 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 59,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,384 miles

Coolant leak slight leak at rear of engine ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 54,384 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak slight leak at rear of engine ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,123 miles

Coolant leak pipe at rear of water pump slightly leaking ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 49,123 miles

Coolant leak pipe at rear of water pump slightly leaking ()

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,165 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 39,163 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 12 Aug 2014 28,620 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,620 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 22,011 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,338 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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FX59 EXA is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX59 EXA, 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 FX59 EXA registered?

FX59 EXA is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FX59 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX59 EXA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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