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WA08 FWO

2008 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,533 mi
Last recorded56,533 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 FWO
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,024 miles

engine oil on minimum

Fail 14 Sep 2018 46,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,553 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 40,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,452 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 27,452 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,851 miles

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

ADVISE, offside front fog light lens condensated.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 25,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

ADVISE, offside front fog light lens condensated.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,199 miles

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Fail 9 Apr 2013 23,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 11,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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WA08 FWO is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WA08 FWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 FWO registered?

WA08 FWO is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is WA08 FWO safe to buy?

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