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GN56 BYD

2006 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,135 mi
Last recorded39,135 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 BYD
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 39,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 36,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,098 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 35,098 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 33,484 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 33,484 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2019 30,165 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,096 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,099 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 22,098 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

both front tyres has splits on inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,372 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,733 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,754 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 13,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 11,457 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,997 miles

nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

offside front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,448 miles

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

nearside wiper blade touching bodywork in down position

Fail 2 Sep 2011 6,433 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside wiper blade touching bodywork in down position

Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,332 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 BYD is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN56 BYD, 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 GN56 BYD registered?

GN56 BYD is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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