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RV09 GKO

2009 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,633 mi
Last recorded49,633 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 GKO
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 49,058 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 40,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise further investigation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 40,469 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit incorrect battery fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise further investigation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 29,862 miles

Rear exhaust box rubber x2 deteriorated

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,775 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 26,677 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 26,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 26,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,578 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken but does not effect the security of the system

Fail 10 Aug 2015 23,577 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken but does not effect the security of the system

Pass 4 Aug 2014 20,763 miles

nearside wiper blade split at end

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings perished

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

small cuts in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,733 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,634 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 14,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RV09 GKO is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RV09 GKO, 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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RV09 GKO is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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