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WJ61 VAK

2011 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,192 mi
Last recorded62,192 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Proton Savvy33,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 VAK
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 62,192 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 62,191 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,710 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel remaining

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush deteriorating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated / perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum Reservoir close to empty (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose with sensor from pump to rack (drips occasionally) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 56,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel remaining

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush deteriorating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated / perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum Reservoir close to empty (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose with sensor from pump to rack (drips occasionally) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 56,218 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,173 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 42,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 28,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 26,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,244 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 24,242 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding and bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,196 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 16,307 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 16,307 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 8 Oct 2014 12,187 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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WJ61 VAK is a 2011 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 33,164 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 WJ61 VAK, 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 15 years old, this Proton Savvy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ61 VAK is a 2011 Proton Savvy, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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