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KS09 XHN

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,311 mi
Last recorded25,311 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 XHN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,311 miles

Front exhaust detiorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak at oil filter area

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,170 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both and o/s/f droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

exhaust slight detiorated

very slight oil seepage

Fail 21 Sep 2016 23,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both brake caliper handbrake levers (3.5.1k)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both and o/s/f droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear both tyres perished

exhaust slight detiorated

very slight oil seepage

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,050 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,699 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 18,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,357 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 14,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 12,436 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 12,435 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 12,411 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 12,106 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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KS09 XHN is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KS09 XHN, 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 KS09 XHN registered?

KS09 XHN is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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