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WV59 EUK

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,838 mi
Last recorded72,838 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EUK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,588 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,440 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,125 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 40,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,113 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 25,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 EUK is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV59 EUK, 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 EUK registered?

WV59 EUK is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is WV59 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 EUK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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