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KY59 HXR

2009 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,897 mi
Last recorded61,897 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 HXR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,897 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,372 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubbers split. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 51,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubbers split. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 47,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced intermittant fault. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,532 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one mounting split. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 43,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one mounting split. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 39,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets. (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,516 miles

1 rear silencer support rubber perished/split.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,585 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,849 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,448 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 15,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KY59 HXR is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY59 HXR, 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 KY59 HXR registered?

KY59 HXR is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is KY59 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 HXR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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