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SP09 UXX

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,829 mi
Last recorded69,829 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,876 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 67,876 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing at front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,594 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 64,594 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Clamp missing (front)

Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,808 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 60,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,316 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 57,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,494 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 51,494 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,798 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 46,798 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 35,686 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,205 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 30,204 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,986 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 21,986 miles

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

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 UXX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

SP09 UXX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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