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FY09 FRO

2009 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FRO
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer corroded and slight blow

Fail 3 May 2024 72,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 70,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,528 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 63,528 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,389 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 52,389 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer and perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 49,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,552 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 18,345 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 18,345 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 13,308 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 13,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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FY09 FRO is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 33,855 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 FY09 FRO, 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 17 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY09 FRO registered?

FY09 FRO is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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