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GK08 UWZ

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UWZ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,795 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 81,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 74,143 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 68,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 175/50/15 Tyre cut outer wall

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,165 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 53,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 175/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 175/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts outer wall & worn on edge

Offside Front 175/50/17 tyre cut outer wall

unable to check engine oil dip stick stuck

Fail 30 Aug 2016 52,175 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts outer wall & worn on edge

Offside Front 175/50/17 tyre cut outer wall

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to check engine oil dip stick stuck

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,170 miles

tyres 175/50/15 nearside front cut outer wall

Fail 17 Aug 2015 50,170 miles

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

tyres 175/50/15 nearside front cut outer wall

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,714 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,929 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,286 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,076 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GK08 UWZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK08 UWZ, 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 GK08 UWZ registered?

GK08 UWZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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