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MK09 TVN

2009 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,700 mi
Last recorded77,700 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 TVN
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 77,700 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 77,699 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 71,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 69,330 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 69,320 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,042 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 65,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,846 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 54,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 48,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,262 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 42,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/50r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 39,744 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 39,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,202 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 34,749 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 34,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,014 miles

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

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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MK09 TVN is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 MK09 TVN, 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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MK09 TVN is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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