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BX56 VGJ

2006 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,593 mi
Last recorded32,593 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 VGJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 32,593 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 32,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 24,677 miles

Exhaust middle section deteriorating.

Fail 15 Feb 2021 24,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust middle section deteriorating.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 24,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Exhaust middle section deteriorating.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 20,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 18,628 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 16,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 14,342 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,593 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 11,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 8,890 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 8,082 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 7,571 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 7,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 6,796 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 5,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 3,265 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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BX56 VGJ is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 39,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX56 VGJ, 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 20 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX56 VGJ registered?

BX56 VGJ is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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