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SW59 MKZ

2009 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,561 mi
Last recorded40,561 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 MKZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,561 miles

Nearside and offside, outer sills covered by trim preventing full inspection

Slight general corrosion underside

Fail 6 Aug 2019 40,560 miles

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

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

Slight general corrosion underside

Nearside and offside, outer sills covered by trim preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,326 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 39,326 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,889 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,712 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,340 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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SW59 MKZ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW59 MKZ, 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 SW59 MKZ registered?

SW59 MKZ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SW59 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 MKZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW59 MKZ have outstanding finance?

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