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WU09 VYM

2009 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,816 mi
Last recorded50,816 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 VYM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 50,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,091 miles

Offside front inner wing holed and corroded, not thought to be structural. Near engine mounting

Fail 17 Jul 2023 50,090 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside front inner wing holed and corroded, not thought to be structural. Near engine mounting

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,412 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 43,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,896 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 40,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,478 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 38,474 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure X2 mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 tail lights out

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,491 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread no cords visible

Fail 11 Jul 2018 36,491 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread no cords visible

Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,484 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 32,408 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,440 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 23,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,943 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,531 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,728 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,266 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outter sill covers fitted

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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WU09 VYM is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU09 VYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU09 VYM registered?

WU09 VYM is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is WU09 VYM safe to buy?

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