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YX09 FWJ

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,875 mi
Last recorded85,875 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 FWJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 85,875 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 61,409 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,777 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 50,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,134 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 41,134 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 41,098 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 41,074 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 39,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,731 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 27,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 27,080 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 FWJ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black 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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

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

Is YX09 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX09 FWJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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