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BX12 FHE

2012 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,575 mi
Last recorded40,575 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Proton Savvy30,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 FHE
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 40,334 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 33,854 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 33,700 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,264 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 30,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 22,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,887 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 19,887 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 17,733 miles

Front brake discs surface corrosion

Front number plate damaged

Offside wing mirror loose

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shields insecure

oil leak from rear of engine

power steering pipe leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2017 17,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs surface corrosion

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wing mirror loose

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shields insecure

oil leak from rear of engine

power steering pipe leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,228 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 12,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 10,691 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 10,691 miles

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

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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BX12 FHE is a 2012 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 30,793 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 BX12 FHE, 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 14 years old, this Proton Savvy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX12 FHE is a 2012 Proton Savvy, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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