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VO09 DKJ

2009 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,374 mi
Last recorded53,374 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 DKJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 43,405 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 43,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 29,691 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 29,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,196 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 29,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,438 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 28,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,338 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 27,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,777 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 25,777 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

o/s/front incorrect tyre valve fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,376 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 14,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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VO09 DKJ is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VO09 DKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO09 DKJ registered?

VO09 DKJ is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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