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CU07 BZW

2007 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,477 mi
Last recorded79,477 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Proton Savvy36,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 BZW
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,292 miles

both front lower suspension arms very rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2023 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arms very rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,430 miles

Both front tyre's worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filter rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2022 71,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyre's worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filter rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2021 66,250 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 66,250 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,103 miles

front shocks corroded

rear shocks corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 63,103 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front shocks corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel pipe cracked and perished from front of the car to the fuel filter

Fail 12 Apr 2019 58,431 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fuel pipe cracked and perished from front of the car to the fuel filter

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,820 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,820 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

gearbox end cap corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2017 44,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

gearbox end cap corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,474 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly and starting to split

Fail 7 Apr 2016 35,413 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly and starting to split

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,806 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 29,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,129 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 19,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,333 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,743 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 2,733 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 2,434 miles

Drivers side rear brake drum binding.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 2,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Drivers side rear brake drum binding.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 2,068 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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CU07 BZW is a 2007 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CU07 BZW, 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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CU07 BZW is a 2007 Proton Savvy, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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