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WU59 GPY

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,867 mi
Last recorded127,867 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 GPY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 127,867 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just meets equrements

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 31 Dec 2021 121,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r, o/s/f - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 121,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r, o/s/f - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 112,001 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2020 112,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

general underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 104,508 miles

auxiliary belt leaking

exhaust flex pipe is deteriorating

power steering leak

Fail 20 Dec 2019 103,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flex pipe is deteriorating

fan belt noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,344 miles

exhaust back box is corroded were in joins the centre pipe

exhaust flex pipe is corroded

exhaust rubbers are perished

oil leak

rear brake discs are pitted / scored

Fail 21 Dec 2018 96,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure (filter rusty ) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box is corroded were in joins the centre pipe

exhaust flex pipe is corroded

exhaust rubbers are perished

oil leak

rear brake discs are pitted / scored

Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 89,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,428 miles

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

both rear link rod upper bushes are worn and provide small amount of play

Fail 21 Dec 2016 84,428 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear link rod upper bushes are worn and provide small amount of play

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,173 miles

Hand brake high travel

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,260 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever slight side movement.

handbrake quite high.

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,060 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WU59 GPY is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WU59 GPY, 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 WU59 GPY registered?

WU59 GPY is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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