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EK09 BVY

2009 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 BVY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,632 miles

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 78,632 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,242 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Inner Inner road wheel corroded

Steering & suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 78,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,329 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,312 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,079 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,079 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,004 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated On Dash Board Indicating A Fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,004 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,616 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 51,616 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 42,974 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,567 miles

offside headlight bracket broken

Fail 10 Apr 2013 33,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside headlight bracket broken

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,707 miles

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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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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