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SF59 ERZ

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 ERZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 108,728 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut and excessive wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear fuel filler neck is insecure but not likely to fall out of its position

Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 98,773 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 89,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil level close to minimum

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2018 88,734 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil level close to minimum

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap sealing washer poor.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,845 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap sealing washer poor.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,860 miles

SMALL CUTS IN BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALLS.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 14,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 14,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 11,326 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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SF59 ERZ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF59 ERZ, 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 SF59 ERZ registered?

SF59 ERZ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is SF59 ERZ safe to buy?

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