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FX07 BUF

2007 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

83,650 mi
Last recorded83,650 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Proton Savvy36,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 BUF
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,650 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to penetrate corrosion to inner and outer sills

Fail 22 Sep 2021 83,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to penetrate corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 23 Sep 2020 83,447 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,628 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 82,627 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 81,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,865 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 81,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,147 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 80,147 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,814 miles

both front brakes binding

brake pedal rubber split

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 7 Mar 2015 67,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brakes binding

brake pedal rubber split

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,035 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear exhaust rubber weak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise nail in n/s rear tyre

advise rear exhaust rubber weak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,119 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

o/s front brake binding

o/s rear wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from gearbox driveshaft oil seal

Fail 27 Feb 2012 38,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gearbox driveshaft oil seal

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,437 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust heatshield loose

nsf rim bent on inside edge

Fail 24 Feb 2010 16,437 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust heatshield loose

nsf rim bent on inside edge

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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FX07 BUF is a 2007 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2007 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 36,234 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 FX07 BUF, 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 19 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX07 BUF is a 2007 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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