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EU12 FAM

2012 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,020 mi
Last recorded79,020 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Proton Savvy30,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 FAM
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 79,020 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 73,353 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 73,334 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,083 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 70,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished/Split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished/Split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 67,166 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 67,165 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.12mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 63,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.12mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 55,992 miles

All four tyres show to be in poor condition with cracking & splitting to both inner & outer edges but are within the mot guidlines at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2020 55,992 miles

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

All four tyres show to be in poor condition with cracking & splitting to both inner & outer edges but are within the mot guidlines at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,667 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,769 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,240 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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EU12 FAM is a 2012 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU12 FAM, 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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EU12 FAM is a 2012 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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