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FX07 BVC

2007 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Proton Savvy36,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 BVC
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2019 70,094 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure on rear axle (1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 66,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Front outer sill/ floor area corroded and becoming weak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front outer sill/ floor area corroded and becoming weak

fuel filter corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 65,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Front outer sill/ floor area corroded and becoming weak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front outer sill/ floor area corroded and becoming weak

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,545 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 54,535 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 54,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,512 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 50,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 46,964 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 46,964 miles

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

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

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 7 Jun 2013 41,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,530 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,530 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,117 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2010 28,117 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,117 miles

nsr tyre worn on outer 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 BVC is a 2007 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2007 Proton Savvy, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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