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PX09 VNK

2009 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,723 mi
Last recorded89,723 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 VNK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 89,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 89,722 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 67,435 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 67,433 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,876 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 42,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PX09 VNK is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX09 VNK, 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 PX09 VNK registered?

PX09 VNK is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is PX09 VNK safe to buy?

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