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BX09 MZJ

2009 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,465 mi
Last recorded115,465 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 MZJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,465 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2014 115,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,406 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 93,405 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 82,088 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,978 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake peddle rubber split

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2012 80,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake peddle rubber split

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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BX09 MZJ is a 2009 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 49,790 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 Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX09 MZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Proton Persona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX09 MZJ registered?

BX09 MZJ is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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