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SY59 VST

2010 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,823 mi
Last recorded19,823 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2010 Proton Persona38,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 VST
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 19,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 16,329 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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SY59 VST is a 2010 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 38,433 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 SY59 VST, 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 16 years old, this Proton Persona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY59 VST?

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What year was SY59 VST registered?

SY59 VST is a 2010 Proton Persona, first registered on 23 January 2010.

Is SY59 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 VST shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY59 VST have outstanding finance?

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