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WU59 GSV

2009 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

51,445 mi
Last recorded51,445 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 GSV
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 51,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch very high on road test

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

N/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface rust on suspension

Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,948 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 47,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 44,689 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 44,689 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 41,470 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low tread, OS has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 41,470 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low tread, OS has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,966 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 36,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Around pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,989 miles

OS front tyre soft

Fail 2 Dec 2016 31,911 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

OS front tyre soft

Pass 18 Dec 2015 27,969 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 27,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 22,198 miles

both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 13 Dec 2013 17,551 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 14,083 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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WU59 GSV is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WU59 GSV, 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 WU59 GSV registered?

WU59 GSV is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 GSV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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