MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear door handle loose/damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
parking brake efficiency just met
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap washer deteriorated
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap washer deteriorated
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Exhasut flexi worn
Oil Filter corroded & leaking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rack damp
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Exhasut flexi worn
Oil Filter corroded & leaking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rack damp
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW09 UTF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 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 SW09 UTF, 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 18 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SW09 UTF registered?
SW09 UTF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 December 2008.
Is SW09 UTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW09 UTF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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