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NK08 BFA

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,846 mi
Last recorded63,846 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 BFA
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + very low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sidelight dull

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + very low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp aim dull due to water ingress

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 45,160 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,847 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 23,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,260 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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NK08 BFA is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NK08 BFA, 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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What year was NK08 BFA registered?

NK08 BFA is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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