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DY59 EWN

2009 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 EWN
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 46,518 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 46,500 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 43,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,955 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 40,955 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 38,628 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 38,628 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 36,347 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 36,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 32,679 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Advise rear exhaust mount

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,505 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 25,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,356 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 22,355 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,408 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 19,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,849 miles

n/s head lamp aim only just in spec. will not adjust any higher

Fail 26 Aug 2014 15,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s head lamp aim only just in spec. will not adjust any higher

Pass 4 Sep 2013 12,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,504 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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DY59 EWN is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

DY59 EWN is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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