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YX10 BYC

2010 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,692 mi
Last recorded77,692 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Proton GEN-248,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX10 BYC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 77,692 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 69,722 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 69,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,914 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,074 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 54,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,407 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,488 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 31,488 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,772 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 20,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre off on inside 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre off on inside 3mm

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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YX10 BYC is a 2010 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 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,142 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 YX10 BYC, 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 16 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX10 BYC registered?

YX10 BYC is a 2010 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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The MOT history for YX10 BYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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