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MK09 TWF

2009 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,189 mi
Last recorded74,189 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,189 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light damaged

damage to body work and front bumper

front fog lights covered over

Pass 31 Jul 2019 69,899 miles

Crack in the windscreen NSF

Fan belt noisy

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,702 miles

Engine noisy

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Windscreen has a small crack in bottom left corner

several engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,169 miles

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear both anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2017 59,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear both anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,293 miles

fixed child seat in o/s/r, no belt check in this area

Fail 1 Aug 2016 50,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

fixed child seat in o/s/r, no belt check in this area

Fail 27 Jul 2016 50,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear damage

engine rattle

power steering leaking fluid

Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low

Front wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,752 miles

Brake fluid low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers poor

N/s handbrake sticking

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2013 25,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passenger side rear brake disc showing signs that has been very warm at sometime

Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passenger side rear brake disc showing signs that has been very warm at sometime

Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 20,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 TWF is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK09 TWF, 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 TWF registered?

MK09 TWF is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is MK09 TWF safe to buy?

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