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DY59 EXD

2009 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,778 mi
Last recorded45,778 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2024 45,778 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split x ripped seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner wall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x wearing out x perishing bad [adv replace] 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both front flexi hoses not clipped in

damage to both number plates / slight oil leak / rear exhaust box slight leak x poor condition / slight power steering leak

front shocks corroding / clutch on way out

o/s/r tyre perishing bad [adv replace] / slight weep on n/s/r shock / corrosion x damage to o/s/f sill lip / corrosion on suspension units

Pass 14 Feb 2023 40,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 37,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 37,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,153 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 37,153 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,989 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,731 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 28,777 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,771 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,859 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 22,805 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,415 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,558 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 13,816 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,900 miles

o/s/f tyre inside wall starting to split but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

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 EXD is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY59 EXD registered?

DY59 EXD is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is DY59 EXD safe to buy?

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