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KV09 RMO

2009 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,437 mi
Last recorded32,437 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 RMO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 32,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 31,960 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 31,182 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 30,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 29,785 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 28,690 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 27,374 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 25,807 miles

Front both tyres slightly smooth on edge

Fail 23 May 2019 25,800 miles

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

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

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

Front both tyres slightly smooth on edge

Pass 23 May 2018 23,905 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 23,903 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 22,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 19,815 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 17,632 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade just clearing the screen

Pass 30 May 2014 15,836 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside handbrake only just met requirements

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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KV09 RMO 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 88.2%.

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 KV09 RMO, 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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What year was KV09 RMO registered?

KV09 RMO is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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The MOT history for KV09 RMO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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