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DY59 EXE

2009 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,434 mi
Last recorded34,434 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 EXE
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 34,434 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 31,291 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 28,096 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 28,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 24,605 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 24,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 22,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 22,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 20,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 19,147 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 19,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 16,828 miles

Handbrake travel long, near limit.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 14,857 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 14,857 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 13,079 miles

Engine cover obstructing some components.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 13,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine cover obstructing some components.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 11,160 miles

Rear silencer corroding.

Slight play in offside steering track arm inner joint.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 11,160 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer corroding.

Slight play in offside steering track arm inner joint.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 7,528 miles

tyre valves starting to perish.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 4,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 4,806 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 EXE is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Grey 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 EXE, 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 EXE registered?

DY59 EXE is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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