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GU11 XEJ

2011 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,629 mi
Last recorded91,629 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Proton Savvy33,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 XEJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 91,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 91,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 83,836 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 83,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,534 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 59,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 53,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,776 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 43,436 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Has slight wear/play ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 40,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,154 miles

Offside Front tyre wall has small splits

Fail 26 Apr 2017 37,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre wall has small splits

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,153 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside wiper blade poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,245 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 14,299 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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GU11 XEJ is a 2011 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 33,164 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 GU11 XEJ, 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 15 years old, this Proton Savvy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU11 XEJ registered?

GU11 XEJ is a 2011 Proton Savvy, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is GU11 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 XEJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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