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DF59 WBZ

2009 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,288 mi
Last recorded99,288 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 WBZ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 99,288 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,169 miles

Indicator switch faulty Left Indication Needs To Be Held For Indicators To Operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe Into Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,080 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 77,080 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working all not working n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 68,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low inner tread

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,450 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 48,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,726 miles

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

offside front tyre feathered inner and outer tread

Fail 26 Sep 2014 38,705 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre feathered inner and outer tread

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,578 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 28,578 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,118 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 20,118 miles

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

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

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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DF59 WBZ is a 2009 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DF59 WBZ, 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 DF59 WBZ registered?

DF59 WBZ is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is DF59 WBZ safe to buy?

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