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WV59 EUH

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,420 mi
Last recorded66,420 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EUH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,420 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape and cracking 195/55/15

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency only just met

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

Park brake leaver has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Sep 2019 66,420 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape and cracking 195/55/15

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency only just met

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

Park brake leaver has little reserve travel

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,621 miles

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Sep 2018 58,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 50,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,487 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,131 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 33,131 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,104 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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WV59 EUH is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WV59 EUH, 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 WV59 EUH registered?

WV59 EUH is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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