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DY59 EWL

2009 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,512 mi
Last recorded75,512 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 EWL
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 75,512 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,095 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre has cut in tread and close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 64,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre has cut in tread and close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,272 miles

centre exhaust blow

nearside front and offside rear road wheels slightly distorted

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2016 56,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust blow

nearside front and offside rear road wheels slightly distorted

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,326 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 32,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,946 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 22,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 13,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DY59 EWL is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY59 EWL, 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 DY59 EWL registered?

DY59 EWL is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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