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RV09 GKY

2009 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,042 mi
Last recorded10,042 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 GKY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 10,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 9,002 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 9,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp leveling device switch faulty

Pass 12 May 2018 8,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 7,612 miles

engine light on

Pass 13 May 2016 6,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 6,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 5,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 4,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 3,617 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 3,566 miles

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

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

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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RV09 GKY is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV09 GKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV09 GKY?

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What year was RV09 GKY registered?

RV09 GKY is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is RV09 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 GKY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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