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DK12 BUF

2012 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,891 mi
Last recorded50,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Proton Savvy30,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 BUF
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2024 50,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,500 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 45,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 35,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,852 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 29,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 22,420 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,684 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake has slight brake bind

Fail 28 Jun 2016 16,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake has slight brake bind

Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,440 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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DK12 BUF is a 2012 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK12 BUF, 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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DK12 BUF is a 2012 Proton Savvy, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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