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DK06 DFU

2006 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,304 mi
Last recorded41,304 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 DFU
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 41,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,121 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake slight sticking

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 40,121 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides cracking to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake slight sticking

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,042 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,609 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,558 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 30,214 miles

Exhaust has slight blow around flange

Fail 12 May 2012 30,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,527 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,336 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,619 miles

n/s/front tyre has split in outer wall but not exceeding limits or exposing cords

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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DK06 DFU is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK06 DFU, 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 DK06 DFU registered?

DK06 DFU is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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