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KY08 VLA

2008 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

41,536 mi
Last recorded41,536 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 VLA
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,253 miles

Front pads wearing low

Fuel pipe has been repaired under vehicle

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre low (3mm)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 35,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front pads wearing low

Fuel pipe has been repaired under vehicle

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre low (3mm)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,542 miles

nsr osr brakes slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2017 33,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

nsr osr brakes slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,407 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 29,390 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking Boost valve (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,758 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to both nearside tyres outer side wall

Fail 9 Sep 2014 24,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to both nearside tyres outer side wall

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,850 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 17,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Feb 2012 9,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2011 5,986 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 5,986 miles

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

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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KY08 VLA is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 KY08 VLA, 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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KY08 VLA is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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