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AE09 GXO

2009 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,462 mi
Last recorded74,462 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 GXO
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,890 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 72,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,689 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belts not checked due to personal effects on seat

Fail 19 Mar 2019 66,688 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belts not checked due to personal effects on seat

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,292 miles

Oil leak oil filter weeping ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 60,292 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak oil filter weeping ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox end plate. very pourous ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 54,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox end plate. very pourous ()

very hard to check rear seatbelts due to the unsecured load covering the rear seats

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,284 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,468 miles

All four tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

Exhaust back box rubbers are perrished

Rear wiper split

Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All four tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

Exhaust back box rubbers are perrished

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,562 miles

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 rear brake slight brake bind

Pass 17 Jan 2013 18,202 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,212 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 17,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AE09 GXO is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE09 GXO, 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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What year was AE09 GXO registered?

AE09 GXO is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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