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RV59 GKA

2009 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,439 mi
Last recorded40,439 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 GKA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,439 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 40,439 miles

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

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

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,337 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 25,337 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads low

Fail 27 Nov 2013 19,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery loose

drivers seat belt requires attention

Pass 27 Nov 2013 19,720 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery loose

drivers seat belt requires attention

Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,841 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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RV59 GKA is a 2009 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RV59 GKA, 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 RV59 GKA registered?

RV59 GKA is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is RV59 GKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 GKA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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