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SF09 MKD

2009 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,033 mi
Last recorded71,033 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 MKD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,033 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 70,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across bulkhead corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on outside 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 54,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,039 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,213 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 39,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,953 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 35,952 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,049 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,205 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,975 miles

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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SF09 MKD is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Grey 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 SF09 MKD, 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 SF09 MKD registered?

SF09 MKD is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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