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GK08 UXH

2008 Proton Savvy

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,744 mi
Last recorded82,744 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UXH
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,744 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 82,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,588 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides,front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,022 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,112 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,070 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Brake Binding Slightly

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 56,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Coolant Level Low

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Brake Binding Slightly

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 51,672 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 51,454 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 46,274 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,596 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 22,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 22,394 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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GK08 UXH is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK08 UXH, 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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GK08 UXH is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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