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GV59 AED

2009 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,283 mi
Last recorded66,283 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 AED
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,283 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 61,429 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 61,429 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 52,553 miles

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,744 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 49,744 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 26,608 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 14,758 miles

both front tyres are in poor condition (175-50-15)

brake pedal rubber is split

nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 14,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are in poor condition (175-50-15)

brake pedal rubber is split

nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 9,959 miles

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind borderline pass

Fail 21 Aug 2014 9,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind borderline pass

Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 7,789 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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GV59 AED is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV59 AED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV59 AED registered?

GV59 AED is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is GV59 AED safe to buy?

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