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EN57 LAO

2008 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,915 mi
Last recorded42,915 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 LAO
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 42,915 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 42,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 41,497 miles

Exhaust mounting defective three exhaust rubbers cracked and perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 39,909 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 38,383 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 36,136 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 36,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 34,088 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 32,607 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 32,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 31,242 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 31,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 29,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 28,130 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 28,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,663 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 25,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,300 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 20,884 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,443 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 12,448 miles

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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EN57 LAO is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EN57 LAO, 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 EN57 LAO registered?

EN57 LAO is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is EN57 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 LAO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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