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YD59 XLX

2009 Proton GEN-2

Grey Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,852 mi
Last recorded85,852 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 XLX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 85,852 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both registration plate lamps dim

Pass 6 May 2023 81,779 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,648 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 60,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake effort poor

Fail 14 Sep 2020 60,647 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake effort poor

Pass 14 May 2019 58,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 55,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 55,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 52,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,790 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,666 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,645 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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YD59 XLX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD59 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

YD59 XLX is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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