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SP09 CZM

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,568 mi
Last recorded51,568 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 CZM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 51,568 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

handbrake travel high

osf wing and bumper damaged

osr sidelight dull

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes protective coated

front suspension corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2020 47,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes protective coated

front suspension corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2019 44,949 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 May 2019 44,905 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,189 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,179 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 42,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 37,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 27,897 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 21,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 21,446 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 15,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 11,340 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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SP09 CZM is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SP09 CZM, 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 SP09 CZM registered?

SP09 CZM is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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