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WA59 HUK

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,956 mi
Last recorded60,956 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA59 HUK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damage noted

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

Power steering pipes damp

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,719 miles

Dampness noted around power steering pipes

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 52,719 miles

Dampness noted around power steering pipes

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,882 miles

dampness noted around power steering pipes

handbrake travel noted

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel noted

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,815 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 46,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 25 Jan 2016 45,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 23 Jan 2015 36,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 27,178 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads4mm.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,178 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front pads4mm.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,478 miles

fuel filler cap seal perished

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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WA59 HUK is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA59 HUK, 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 WA59 HUK registered?

WA59 HUK is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is WA59 HUK safe to buy?

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