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MK09 TWC

2009 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,967 mi
Last recorded54,967 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 TWC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

os rear brake slightly damp possible fluid weep

Pass 16 Dec 2017 46,830 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,566 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,879 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 37,516 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,747 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 29,743 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 22,511 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 15,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MK09 TWC is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK09 TWC, 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 MK09 TWC registered?

MK09 TWC is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is MK09 TWC safe to buy?

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