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SF59 ESN

2009 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

29,623 mi
Last recorded29,623 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 ESN
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 29,623 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessively corroded suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (seem split ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached due to corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front -rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,285 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 29,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 27,922 miles

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 28 Aug 2017 27,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,020 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,069 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 23,069 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,705 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 20,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,479 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 16,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,016 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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SF59 ESN is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SF59 ESN, 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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SF59 ESN is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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