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FY08 BUP

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

85,632 mi
Last recorded85,632 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BUP
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 85,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,099 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 82,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2023 78,314 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 74,443 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 74,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 70,675 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 66,798 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2020 66,794 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 62,290 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 62,286 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 56,837 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 56,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2017 50,905 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 50,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 44,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 37,257 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 37,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 30,386 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 30,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 24,483 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 24,459 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)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 19,643 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 19,615 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2011 13,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FY08 BUP is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY08 BUP, 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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FY08 BUP is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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