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GU09 UUW

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,106 mi
Last recorded70,106 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 UUW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 70,106 miles

Offside Oil leak oil leak from steering rack. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 67,353 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

power steering rack & pipes moist

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 67,347 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

power steering rack & pipes moist

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 60,923 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 60,919 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 53,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 53,879 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,468 miles

coolant leak from metal pipe

exhaust deteriorating

slight flat spot damage to both n/s wheel rims

Fail 3 Jul 2013 45,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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coolant leak from metal pipe

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

slight flat spot damage to both n/s wheel rims

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,243 miles

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

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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GU09 UUW is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU09 UUW, 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 GU09 UUW registered?

GU09 UUW is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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