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YX09 BYG

2009 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,992 mi
Last recorded54,992 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 BYG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,992 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 54,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 52,158 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 52,158 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 48,353 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,048 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 41,048 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,652 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,652 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,358 miles

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

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

handrake uneven application

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,958 miles

power steering rack has oil on body

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 BYG is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

YX09 BYG is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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