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HJ09 UDP

2009 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,521 mi
Last recorded59,521 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 UDP
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 59,521 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 59,520 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 57,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,089 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 52,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 51,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,305 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Mar 2017 40,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,126 miles

rear shockabsorbers light oil misting

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,753 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,058 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 15,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HJ09 UDP is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJ09 UDP, 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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HJ09 UDP is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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