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WU59 GRX

2009 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

57,589 mi
Last recorded57,589 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 GRX
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2024 57,589 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 55,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,885 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 53,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear scraping noise during roller brake test

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,323 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 52,323 miles

Exhaust system insecure all four rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 52,260 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s gear box mounting worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play rear o/s wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front n/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front o/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front o/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front outer track rod end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust mounting rubber worn

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 22 Jul 2020 52,204 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Space saver (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,119 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 49,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick come away from lining (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,346 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 47,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 36,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,690 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 26,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,582 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 22,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 16,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,908 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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WU59 GRX is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 WU59 GRX, 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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WU59 GRX is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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