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GJ59 MBX

2009 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,124 mi
Last recorded92,124 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MBX
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,124 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 92,124 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle boiled over before emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front ABS ring Broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust hanger rubbers deteriorated

Rear fog lamp indication light dim

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,579 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside door mirror slight damage

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 86,541 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside door mirror slight damage

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 83,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 75,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emisions not tested due to poor condition of exhust

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

drivers seatbelt requires assistance to retract

fuel cap seal perished

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre cut in tread

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

side to side play in parking brake lever

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,384 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall.

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall.

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 27,614 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish

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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GJ59 MBX is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GJ59 MBX, 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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GJ59 MBX is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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