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HX09 EJO

2009 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,491 mi
Last recorded61,491 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX09 EJO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 61,491 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear cracked (0.1 (b))

headlight adjuster not working

Fail 28 Aug 2025 61,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear cracked (0.1 (b))

headlight adjuster not working

Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 41,926 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 41,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 35,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,291 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 28,596 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,077 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 26,077 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 23,077 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,359 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,773 miles

Rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,269 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,325 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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HX09 EJO is a 2009 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HX09 EJO, 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 HX09 EJO registered?

HX09 EJO is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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