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WU09 VYZ

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,702 mi
Last recorded120,702 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 VYZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,702 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,812 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 116,754 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter rusty.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter rusty.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,325 miles

offside rear tyre tread perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2013 74,222 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,453 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 47,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VYZ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

WU09 VYZ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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The MOT history for WU09 VYZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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