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EU56 HWS

2006 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,540 mi
Last recorded87,540 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,540 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,498 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Catching road wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,101 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 80,101 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,985 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,797 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,190 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 60,189 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,483 miles

oil leak

engine covers fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,446 miles

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

engine overheating

Fail 19 Jun 2014 53,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine overheating

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust back box corroded

front discs corroded

heat sheld tuching exhaust

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,039 miles

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

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

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

covers missing on both front seat belt catches

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,758 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 28,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

both front road wheels slightly distorted

both front seatbelt clasp covers missing

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

nearside rear door lock mechanism insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,062 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2010 20,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,989 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 13,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,854 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 HWS is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EU56 HWS, 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 EU56 HWS registered?

EU56 HWS is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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