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WV09 JYU

2009 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,444 mi
Last recorded40,444 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 JYU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 40,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 40,414 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering component modification unsafe cap missing (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 38,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,334 miles

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

both front brake discs has slight wear,but not excessive.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 37,324 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. smaller size tyres fitted to rear/bigger size tyres fitted to front. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs has slight wear,but not excessive.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,551 miles

front/rear brakes may need adjustment or repair soon,passed brake test.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (n/s/r,o/s/r) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,341 miles

Exhaust rubbers cracking and spliting

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 14,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 8,794 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn,ok at test.

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 JYU is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYU, 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 WV09 JYU registered?

WV09 JYU is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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