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DK08 HEV

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,864 mi
Last recorded30,864 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 HEV
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 30,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2022 30,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2021 29,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 21,834 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,021 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 16,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,878 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 14,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nailed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/50/R15 75H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,791 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 12,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,060 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre walls scuffed

Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,118 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed

Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,596 miles

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

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

scuffs on n/s/f tyre wall

How Reliable is the Proton Savvy?

Based on 46,706 MOT tests across 3,312 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
3,752
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 2,372
brake binding 1,754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,419
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,122
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 729
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DK08 HEV is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 37,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Savvy fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 2,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 HEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Savvy typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK08 HEV registered?

DK08 HEV is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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