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YX09 FVU

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 FVU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 117,108 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,599 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r brake slightly binding, parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear bumper bar has corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2018 106,420 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear bumper bar slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 106,354 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal spongy (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear bumper bar slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 88,405 miles

corrosion hole OSF inner wing not in prescribed area

Fail 15 May 2017 86,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion hole OSF inner wing not in prescribed area

Pass 5 May 2016 84,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 75,717 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,509 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,525 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,792 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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YX09 FVU is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YX09 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

YX09 FVU is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is YX09 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX09 FVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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