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AO09 GAU

2009 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 GAU
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,260 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 83,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,478 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,334 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 81,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,316 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing across screen

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

n/s/r tyre has split on inner sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2015 61,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/r tyre has split on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,549 miles

Advise nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall.

Advise offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyre valve rubber seals deteriorated.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Advise nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall.

Advise offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyre valve rubber seals deteriorated.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,082 miles

Advise exhaust mid section corroded

Advise rubber seals on metal tyre valves perishing/spliting.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,749 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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AO09 GAU is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO09 GAU, 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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AO09 GAU is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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