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YD59 XLG

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,473 mi
Last recorded110,473 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 XLG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,473 miles

Front Cross member under radiator corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both back box mountings splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges( 195/55R15-85V) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 110,473 miles

Front Cross member under radiator corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both back box mountings splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges( 195/55R15-85V) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 103,201 miles

Front Cross member under radiator corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15-85v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 103,201 miles

Front Cross member under radiator corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15-85v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 93,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

hand brake adjustment high

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,398 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,485 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 72,479 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,703 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 60,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,598 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,773 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 40,773 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,228 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 31,228 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) 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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YD59 XLG is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD59 XLG, 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 YD59 XLG registered?

YD59 XLG is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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