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FX56 ELO

2006 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,990 mi
Last recorded69,990 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 ELO
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 69,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 63,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 58,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely BOTH (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,296 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,296 miles

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,260 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 49,260 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 43,058 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,892 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 36,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 8 Feb 2013 30,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing out off shape

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 8,848 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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FX56 ELO is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX56 ELO, 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 FX56 ELO registered?

FX56 ELO is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is FX56 ELO safe to buy?

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