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EJ59 DVL

2009 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,601 mi
Last recorded66,601 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 DVL
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,601 miles

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

oil light on

slight bind both rear brakes

Fail 20 Oct 2021 66,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil light on

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,466 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 59,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,173 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,688 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 38,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 45,936 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,010 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 37,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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EJ59 DVL is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EJ59 DVL, 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 EJ59 DVL registered?

EJ59 DVL is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ59 DVL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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