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WG59 PBV

2009 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,178 mi
Last recorded19,178 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 PBV
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 19,178 miles

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

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

generalised underside corrosion to vehicle body, suspension and brake components

Pass 25 Nov 2024 18,949 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 18,719 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 18,318 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 17,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 17,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 17,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 16,077 miles

Rear Both exhaustrubbers perishing

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

All 4 springs slightly rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2019 16,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All 4 springs slightly rusty

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Rear Both exhaustrubbers perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2018 14,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on extreme inner and outer edge.

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Tyre worn on extreme inner and outer edge.

Rear Silencer rubber hanger split/perished.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 14,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box rubber hangers deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2017 14,324 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box rubber hangers deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2016 13,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 Dec 2016 13,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Dec 2015 11,822 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,182 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 8,188 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 8,188 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 5,926 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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WG59 PBV is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WG59 PBV, 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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What year was WG59 PBV registered?

WG59 PBV is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is WG59 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 PBV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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