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YD09 ZBU

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,866 mi
Last recorded41,866 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 ZBU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,866 miles

Nearside Rear light lenz cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2017 41,866 miles

Nearside Rear light lenz cracked

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,565 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r light cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,052 miles

N/s/r lens is slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,051 miles

body damage to rear

Fail 4 Jun 2014 19,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

body damage to rear

Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,414 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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YD09 ZBU is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YD09 ZBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YD09 ZBU?

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What year was YD09 ZBU registered?

YD09 ZBU is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is YD09 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 ZBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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