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RV59 GJO

2009 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,826 mi
Last recorded83,826 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 GJO
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,826 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 83,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,769 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 80,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,373 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 78,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,455 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 76,455 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,280 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,280 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,165 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 60,031 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 59,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyre size.... 175/50/R15

Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,298 miles

both rear tyres have splits and perished on inner side walls

Fail 21 Feb 2014 48,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have splits and perished on inner side walls

Pass 12 Jan 2013 36,625 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 36,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre size...175/50X15(75H)

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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RV59 GJO is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RV59 GJO, 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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What year was RV59 GJO registered?

RV59 GJO is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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