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HX59 AWW

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,869 mi
Last recorded123,869 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX59 AWW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 123,869 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2025 123,869 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2024 115,650 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 115,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 110,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,125 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 104,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,874 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,450 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 88,450 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,992 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 55,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 43,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,521 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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HX59 AWW is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HX59 AWW, 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 HX59 AWW registered?

HX59 AWW is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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