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NK07 KOW

2007 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,738 mi
Last recorded58,738 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Proton Savvy36,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK07 KOW
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 58,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 54,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (9.2.6d)

Rear both brake pipes corroded

all wheels slightly binding, unable to inspect wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2018 54,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (9.2.6d)

Rear both brake pipes corroded

all wheels slightly binding, unable to inspect wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2017 51,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 51,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 45,017 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 45,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 393,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear doors hinges partially seized

Fail 1 May 2014 32,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight fluffing on o/s/f seat belt

Pass 1 May 2014 32,500 miles

slight fluffing on o/s/f seat belt

Pass 7 May 2013 29,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2013 29,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 25,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 19,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 14,028 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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NK07 KOW is a 2007 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 36,234 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 NK07 KOW, 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 19 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK07 KOW is a 2007 Proton Savvy, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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