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BU56 FGJ

2007 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,183 mi
Last recorded79,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Proton Savvy36,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 FGJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,183 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,861 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,454 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,430 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 69,421 miles

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,949 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant cap missingt

Fail 21 Nov 2015 68,948 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)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant cap missingt

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,644 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,545 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 56,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,875 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,368 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 45,365 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 36,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,049 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 26,049 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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BU56 FGJ is a 2007 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2007 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 36,234 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 BU56 FGJ, 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 19 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU56 FGJ registered?

BU56 FGJ is a 2007 Proton Savvy, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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