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WV59 EUX

2009 Proton GEN-2

Purple Gas bi-fuel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,356 mi
Last recorded98,356 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EUX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 98,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 98,349 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,674 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 88,410 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 80,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 63,852 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 63,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 63,852 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,646 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,948 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 34,948 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,866 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 33,866 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 30,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,370 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 28,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,674 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 EUX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EUX, 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 EUX registered?

WV59 EUX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is WV59 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 EUX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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