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GJ59 MDE

2010 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,983 mi
Last recorded41,983 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Proton Savvy31,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MDE
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 41,983 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 41,983 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 37,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both terminals need attention (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front indicators (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 28 Mar 2024 33,702 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 33,650 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 29,473 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 27,774 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 26,485 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 25,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 22,463 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all wheels, wheel valve rubber seals perished

Pass 8 Jan 2018 19,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner edge

Offside inner rack joint has slight play

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all wheels, valve rubber seals perished

exhaust cat heat shield insercure

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 9 Jan 2017 17,491 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Both rear tyre starting to crack slightly on inner sidewalls

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,962 miles

Nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber perrished

Pass 9 Jan 2015 12,302 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box rubber mounts perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 9,534 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 6,965 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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GJ59 MDE is a 2010 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 31,268 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 GJ59 MDE, 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 16 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ59 MDE is a 2010 Proton Savvy, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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