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VK57 FKO

2008 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,075 mi
Last recorded98,075 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 FKO
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,131 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 97,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 94,898 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached & loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 93,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.041 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,272 miles

oil pressure light flashing

Fail 14 Jun 2017 91,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil pressure light flashing

Fail 2 Mar 2017 91,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

man light on

rear exhaust mount broke off

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,933 miles

slight blow mid exhaust both edges worn o/s front tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2015 85,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight blow mid exhaust both edges worn o/s front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2014 73,777 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 73,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,623 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,902 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,086 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,212 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VK57 FKO is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 VK57 FKO, 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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VK57 FKO is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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