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EU56 ETE

2006 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,653 mi
Last recorded34,653 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 ETE
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 34,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 34,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing unable to test due to brake binding.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 32,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 31,244 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 30,019 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 30,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 27,201 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 27,197 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 23,795 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 23,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 20,513 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

part of exhaust pipe corrored

Fail 23 Jul 2014 19,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

part of exhaust pipe corrored

Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advise fuel filter starting to corrode

advise slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,116 miles

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

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

offside front brake hose insecure

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 15,116 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

offside front brake hose insecure

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,925 miles

nearsise front tyre has damage to side wall but not showing cords

offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,174 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,147 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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EU56 ETE is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EU56 ETE, 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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EU56 ETE is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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