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YX09 BXZ

2009 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,719 mi
Last recorded58,719 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 BXZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2022 58,719 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 51,003 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 51,003 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,417 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 46,412 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,477 miles

Rear brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,940 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,630 miles

car handbrake requires rear caliper springs overhauling, not going over centre to adjust correctly

Fail 11 Apr 2013 12,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 4,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Apr 2012 4,490 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YX09 BXZ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX09 BXZ, 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 YX09 BXZ registered?

YX09 BXZ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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