MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust corroded
Front brake discs show pitting & corrosion to the inner faces.
Nearside Front Road wheel substantially corroded to the inside but not considered seriously weakened.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake has little to no reserve travel but meets the specific requirements
Rear brake discs show pitting & corrosion to the inner faces.
Steering & suspension show heavy surface corrosion
Both rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded.
Exhaust system corroding, flanges heavily corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded.
Exhaust system corroding, flanges heavily corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Inner Inner road wheel corroded
Steering & suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Inner Inner road wheel corroded
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering & suspension components corroded
Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating A Fault
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Badly On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating A Fault
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Badly On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine Management Light Illuminated On Dash Board Indicating A Fault
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine Management Light Illuminated On Dash Board Indicating A Fault
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating A Fault
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Badly On Inner Edge But No Cords Exposed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating A Fault
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Badly On Inner Edge But No Cords Exposed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside headlight bracket broken
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
offside headlight bracket broken
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
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EK09 BVY is a 2009 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 EK09 BVY, 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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EK09 BVY is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 April 2009.
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