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GX56 LFA

2006 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,662 mi
Last recorded49,662 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 LFA
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (( Advise there is a 27% imbalance across the front axle biased to the offside front... )) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,512 miles

Lower Engine/gearbox mounting worn & weak.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Cracking on the outer sidewall to tread area . Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Cracking on the outer sidewall to tread area . Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 48,512 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine/gearbox mounting worn & weak.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Cracking on the outer sidewall to tread area . Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front ( Unable to check offside front wheel bearing

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Cracking on the outer sidewall to tread area . Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,725 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,340 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 33,288 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,289 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 29,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,695 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,351 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,740 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 14,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GX56 LFA 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 78.9%.

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 GX56 LFA, 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 GX56 LFA registered?

GX56 LFA is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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