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GU09 UUY

2009 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,622 mi
Last recorded66,622 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 UUY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 66,622 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 57,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 47,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 39,374 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 35,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,954 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 32,717 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 31,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,400 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,978 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,631 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 24,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,274 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 19,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,057 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,324 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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GU09 UUY is a 2009 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GU09 UUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU09 UUY registered?

GU09 UUY is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is GU09 UUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 UUY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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