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BN57 LZE

2007 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

70,936 mi
Last recorded70,936 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Proton Savvy36,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 LZE
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,936 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 70,868 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no engine oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 64,334 miles

Nearside Front sill and floor corroded damage/corroded benfit given to presenter.recommend repair now

Offside Front sill and floor damaged /corroded benfit given to presenter recommend repair now

Fail 23 Feb 2022 64,333 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front sill and floor corroded damage/corroded benfit given to presenter.recommend repair now

Offside Front sill and floor damaged /corroded benfit given to presenter recommend repair now

Fail 20 Jan 2022 64,036 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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 and nearside inner body sills corroded and damaged not in prescribed area but recommend repair

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass needs replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front sill excessive corrosion & damage not perscribed area but recommend repair

Fail 21 Jan 2021 52,533 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass needs replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front sill excessive corrosion & damage not perscribed area but recommend repair

Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,383 miles

Nearside head light now just on minimum height no more addjustment

Offside Front sill / floor corrosion damage borderline pass needs repair

Offside Front wheel borderline pass due to binding

unable to check engine oil on dipstick jammed inn

Fail 23 Jul 2019 39,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside head light now just on minimum height no more addjustment

Offside Front sill / floor corrosion damage borderline pass needs repair

Offside Front wheel borderline pass due to binding

unable to check engine oil on dipstick jammed inn

Pass 23 Nov 2017 37,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Aug 2017 37,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 32,128 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2016 32,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2014 27,837 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 27,837 miles

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

exhaust back box inner rubber mount split

fuel filter corroded

middle exhaust rubber split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,302 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 23,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Nov 2011 14,056 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 10,538 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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BN57 LZE is a 2007 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BN57 LZE, 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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BN57 LZE is a 2007 Proton Savvy, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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