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VX59 FMY

2009 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,414 mi
Last recorded53,414 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 FMY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,414 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,923 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,979 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 47,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,846 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 33,720 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter surface rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,281 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,923 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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VX59 FMY is a 2009 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX59 FMY, 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 VX59 FMY registered?

VX59 FMY is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is VX59 FMY safe to buy?

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