2009 Proton Satria 1.6L Petrol · YJ09 BNB
2009 Proton Satria (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 45,386 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- PROTON SATRIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ09 BNB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2022
- 45,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ09 BNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Proton Satria (YJ09 BNB) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YJ09 BNB Mileage History
- 07/10/202245,099 mi
- 17/10/202245,386 mi+287 mi
Average of roughly 10,377 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Proton Proton Satria
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- CamPro 1.6 Hydraulic Valve Lifter Carbon Sticking and Cold Tappet NoiseModerate
The 1.6-litre 16V CamPro engine fitted to the Satria Neo uses hydraulic lash adjusters (tappets) to maintain zero valve clearance. The oil feed passages feeding these adjusters within the cylinder head are exceptionally narrow and vulnerable to oil sludge or varnish. If oil changes are delayed or improper mineral oil is used, the lifters fail to pump up with oil pressure on cold starts. This results in a loud, rhythmic metallic tapping and clattering from the top of the engine that can persist even when warm, causing rough cold running and accelerated camshaft lobe wear.
- Front Brake Disc Thermal Warping and High-Speed Steering JudderModerate
Owing to the Satria's eager chassis dynamics and Lotus-tuned handling, both the original Satria GTi and the Satria Neo are frequently driven enthusiastically. However, the factory ventilated front brake discs and single-piston calipers have relatively modest thermal capacity. Repeated hard braking from dual-carriageway speeds generates excessive heat build-up that warps the brake rotors and causes disc thickness variation (DTV). When brakes are applied at speeds above 50 mph, severe pulsation and steering wheel shake are transmitted into the cabin, leading to MOT failure for brake disc condition.
- Front Lower Suspension Control Arm Compliance Bush and Ball Joint PlayModerate
Both generation 1 Satria (including GTi) and generation 2 Satria Neo models utilize a front lower wishbone assembly with rear compliance bushes and press-fit ball joints engineered to provide sharp, immediate turn-in response. Under the punishment of British potholes, speed cushions, and aggressive cornering, the bonded rubber in the rear compliance bushes tears and delaminates from its steel housing. The lower ball joints also develop axial play, causing knocking noises over road bumps, vague and wandering steering under braking, and an immediate UK MOT test refusal.
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