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WK09 CEJ

2009 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,658 mi
Last recorded60,658 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 CEJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 60,658 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 60,583 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 60,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 57,885 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 56,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 54,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP /CRACK LESS 10 MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 52,146 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 52,122 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 50,772 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 50,755 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 49,577 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 49,576 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 48,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 48,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,595 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust rubbers split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 59,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Caliper (3.5.1k)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust rubbers split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,367 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 51,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 45,292 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,780 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 38,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 32,819 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 32,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 26,418 miles

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

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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WK09 CEJ is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK09 CEJ, 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 WK09 CEJ registered?

WK09 CEJ is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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