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YX11 BBO

2011 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,286 mi
Last recorded59,286 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Proton GEN-245,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 BBO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 59,286 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 59,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 57,028 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 56,953 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 56,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wax oiled

Pass 11 May 2023 54,461 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Front tyres nearing limit and scuffed on side walls

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2023 54,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2x front and 1x centre mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres close to limit - n/s badly scuffed/cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi leaking

o/s rear lower arm corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 50,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe in poor condition and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 50,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe in poor condition and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,939 miles

front suspension lower arms corroded

rear suspension lower arms corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 44,939 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension lower arms corroded

rear suspension lower arms corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres very close to limit and BALD on edges

Pass 4 May 2016 24,790 miles

Tyres close to limit on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2016 24,492 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement o/s handbrake cable seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak at gearbox/sump area

tyres close to limit-wearing on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2015 20,223 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,223 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2014 15,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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YX11 BBO is a 2011 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2011 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 45,602 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 YX11 BBO, 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 15 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX11 BBO registered?

YX11 BBO is a 2011 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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