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DK09 FKM

2009 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,978 mi
Last recorded127,978 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 FKM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 127,978 miles

slight play in steering , brake pipe corroded . exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 15 Mar 2017 127,978 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering , brake pipe corroded . exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,134 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Feb 2016 106,569 miles

brake pipes undersealed

exhaust rubber mounting snapped

front pads low

Fail 22 Feb 2016 106,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes undersealed

exhaust rubber mounting snapped

front pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,509 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover leaking slightly + O/S/F tyre tread depth low on inside

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,610 miles

both rear tyres, inner tread pattern worn

Fail 10 Mar 2015 91,603 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres, inner tread pattern worn

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,137 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 82,137 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,424 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 68,424 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,894 miles

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

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)

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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DK09 FKM is a 2009 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK09 FKM, 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 DK09 FKM registered?

DK09 FKM is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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