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DY59 EWT

2009 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,775 mi
Last recorded42,775 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 EWT
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 42,775 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components including rear axle

Front Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 42,775 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components including rear axle

Front Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 40,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 30,390 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer offside nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 30,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer offside nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 21,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 21,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 19,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,506 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear mounting rubbers splitting. (6.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 15,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2018 15,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 13,974 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking slightly

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2016 12,537 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 12,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding & offside (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,638 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 10,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 8,360 miles

all exhaust rubbers slightly perished

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

fuel filter slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 8,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all exhaust rubbers slightly perished

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 6,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust to start corroded

nearside front perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 4,493 miles

slight amount of vertical lift in o/s rack end bush

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 EWT is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWT, 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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DY59 EWT is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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