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VX59 FMV

2009 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,365 mi
Last recorded63,365 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 FMV
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 61,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,185 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,724 miles

Exhaust tail pipe rubber mount broken 1 of 2 on box

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,977 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 41,977 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 36,186 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,567 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 29,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,920 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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VX59 FMV is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX59 FMV, 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 VX59 FMV registered?

VX59 FMV is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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