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AE57 BVJ

2007 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,663 mi
Last recorded106,663 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton Savvy36,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 BVJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 106,663 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle accident damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

Fail 30 Nov 2017 87,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre's tread worn on inner edge's

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,337 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 65,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 175/50/r15 hankook (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,990 miles

Front Tyres tread worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2015 44,990 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Tyres tread worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 21,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 17,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 9,114 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 7,275 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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AE57 BVJ is a 2007 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE57 BVJ, 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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AE57 BVJ is a 2007 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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