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WK59 BFJ

2009 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,134 mi
Last recorded69,134 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 BFJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 69,134 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 69,134 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 63,490 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 63,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,416 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age and corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake may required some adjustment service or repair

Fail 18 Mar 2021 56,416 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system showing signs of age and corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake may required some adjustment service or repair

Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,728 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system showing age

Fail 11 Mar 2020 49,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system showing age

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,095 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,177 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 32,176 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking Pressure switch. (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,888 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 30,860 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,397 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 24,711 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake bind when turned by hand

n/s/washer jet 1/2 direction

rear tyres x 2 outer sidewalls kerb damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2014 24,711 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake bind when turned by hand

n/s/washer jet 1/2 direction

rear tyres x 2 outer sidewalls kerb damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2013 201,076 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 201,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/r has a slight tear on outer sidewall.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 15,310 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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WK59 BFJ is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK59 BFJ, 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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WK59 BFJ is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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