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GN56 BXS

2006 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,639 mi
Last recorded61,639 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 BXS
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50/15 75H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 61,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50/15 75H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge innerside wall split 175/50/15 75 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge innerside wall split 175/50/15 75 H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and 2.0mm. 175/50R15 75H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm. 175/50R15 75H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight brake bind.

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides, O/S/R has more play then N/S/R. (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/50R15 75H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 48,269 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section at the rear. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,218 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly distorted

Fail 11 Sep 2012 31,272 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly distorted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,029 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted and perished

Fail 27 Sep 2011 25,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly distorted and perished

offside front foglamp not working

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,726 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 17,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 12,324 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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GN56 BXS is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GN56 BXS, 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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GN56 BXS is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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