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WK08 SJK

2008 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,092 mi
Last recorded66,092 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 SJK
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,092 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 66,992 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 56,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 47,985 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight in rack ()

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

Offside Front damage to sill and floor

both front wishbones corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 47,983 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight in rack ()

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

Offside Front damage to sill and floor

both front wishbones corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 34,614 miles

front brake discs worn . front tyres low in tread

Fail 11 Feb 2020 34,612 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

eml light on dash

front brake discs worn . front tyres low in tread

Pass 23 Aug 2019 32,494 miles

eml light on dash

front brake discs corroded inner

Fail 19 Aug 2019 32,491 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

eml light on dash

front brake discs corroded inner

Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,330 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 22,330 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 20,131 miles

175/50/15 tyres fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 20,131 miles

175/50/15 tyres fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Both mounts (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 12,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 10,019 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 8,071 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 6,151 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)

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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WK08 SJK is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK08 SJK, 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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What year was WK08 SJK registered?

WK08 SJK is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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