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GK09 VEX

2009 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,747 mi
Last recorded20,747 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 VEX
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 20,747 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 20,747 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 19,911 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,275 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pressure switch! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 18,371 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 18,371 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 16,811 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,238 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,654 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 14,864 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,775 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 12,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 9,372 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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GK09 VEX is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK09 VEX, 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 GK09 VEX registered?

GK09 VEX is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 8 June 2009.

Is GK09 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK09 VEX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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