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LS59 GVF

2009 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 GVF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp mounting slightly loose

Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,266 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,705 miles

Offside handbrake reading lower than nearside reading

Fail 26 Nov 2019 88,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside handbrake reading lower than nearside reading

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,644 miles

Offside handbrake reading lower than nearside

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,243 miles

Rear exhaust mountings perished and split

Fail 6 Dec 2017 73,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mountings perished and split

Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,586 miles

ABS wiring loom chafing anti roll bar link nearside front & offside front

Offside handbrake reading lower than nearside

Fail 5 Dec 2016 66,586 miles

ABS wiring loom chafing anti roll bar link nearside front & offside front

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside handbrake reading lower than nearside

Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,870 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 58,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,904 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 49,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,554 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 32,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,118 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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LS59 GVF is a 2009 Proton Persona 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 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 LS59 GVF, 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 LS59 GVF registered?

LS59 GVF is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is LS59 GVF safe to buy?

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