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EK09 BWD

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,771 mi
Last recorded93,771 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 BWD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 79,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and pressure was low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,788 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 73,778 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 64,790 miles

nearside hand brake a little poor

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2017 64,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside hand brake a little poor

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (195/55/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm /3mm)(195/55/15) (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres inner edge slight miss shaped

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2016 52,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (195/55/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm /3mm)(195/55/15) (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres inner edge slight miss shaped

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 52,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,312 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 47,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,142 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,054 miles

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

ehxhaust front flexi pipe worn/corroded

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 2 May 2014 44,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2013 29,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 16,920 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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EK09 BWD is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK09 BWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK09 BWD registered?

EK09 BWD is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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