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WV09 CUC

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,205 mi
Last recorded164,205 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 CUC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 164,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Interior door handle broken, but still opens door.

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

Offside Front Interior door handle broken, but still opens door.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 154,570 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 154,570 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 149,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 149,696 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 143,930 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 130,597 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 130,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTTOM BUSH (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTTOM BUSH (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,238 miles

E M L light is on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 20 Jun 2016 111,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BAD OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER

E M L light is on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 17 Jul 2015 88,758 miles

slight buckle to n/s rear wheel

slight corrosion to front exhaust flexy section

slight corrosion to rear brake disc

Fail 1 Sep 2014 76,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,298 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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WV09 CUC is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV09 CUC, 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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WV09 CUC is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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