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AP57 ABK

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,039 mi
Last recorded60,039 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 ABK
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,039 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under body components corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 60,039 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2x mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under body components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded corroding all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,507 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 56,503 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 54,952 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 54,952 miles

Brake performance not tested Because of wheel bearing. (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section. Emissions not tested. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disks pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,007 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,001 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,224 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 41,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre worn on the edges

Fail 20 Jan 2012 33,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre worn on the edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,295 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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AP57 ABK is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP57 ABK, 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 AP57 ABK registered?

AP57 ABK is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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