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HJ59 KRU

2009 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,135 mi
Last recorded50,135 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 KRU
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 50,135 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 46,110 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split on ends

Rear Rubber exhaust hangers heavily perished

Fail 1 Oct 2024 46,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wiper blade split on ends

Rear Rubber exhaust hangers heavily perished

Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 36,045 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 36,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,013 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 34,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 33,269 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2018 32,118 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 32,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,557 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 30,557 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,592 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,272 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,443 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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HJ59 KRU is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ59 KRU, 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 HJ59 KRU registered?

HJ59 KRU is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ59 KRU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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