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WA59 DLY

2009 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,328 mi
Last recorded57,328 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA59 DLY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 195/60R15 88V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 195/60R15 88V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 57,328 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 195/60R15 88V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 195/60R15 88V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,284 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 56,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,177 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside door mirror glass poor

brake pedal anti slip worn

oil leak showing to engine

Fail 17 Oct 2018 55,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside door mirror glass poor

brake pedal anti slip worn

oil leak showing to engine

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,794 miles

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

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,253 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 49,690 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,805 miles

front brakepadslooking thin

powersteering hoses damp

rear inner brakepadslooking thin

Fail 13 Mar 2015 36,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brakepadslooking thin

powersteering hoses damp

rear inner brakepadslooking thin

Pass 17 Jan 2014 10,631 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 9,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level low

oil filter leaking slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,624 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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WA59 DLY is a 2009 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA59 DLY, 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 WA59 DLY registered?

WA59 DLY is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is WA59 DLY safe to buy?

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