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MV55 HLR

2006 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,782 mi
Last recorded75,782 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 HLR
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,782 miles

general corrosion to all suspension parts

some corrosion and damage to the front of both sill areas

Fail 26 Feb 2024 75,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

general corrosion to all suspension parts

some corrosion and damage to the front of both sill areas

Pass 11 Feb 2023 75,414 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 75,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished and cracked around sidewall to tread 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished and cracked around sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,289 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Fail 6 Jul 2021 75,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,710 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 74,710 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked from top to bottom o/s swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component leaking around pressure switch area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/50/15 inner sidewall split to cords and very heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge and sidewall heavily scuffed and damaged

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

Rear n/s and o/s tyres heavily perished and cracking around read

power assisted steering oil level low

Pass 9 May 2018 73,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged and heavily scuffed

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

brake fluid level low

crack in windscreen o/s edge

Fail 8 May 2018 73,345 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at join with pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged and heavily scuffed

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

brake fluid level low

crack in windscreen o/s edge

pas oil level very low

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,113 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2017 67,113 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,716 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,704 miles

front tyres low on edges and small cuts.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,704 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres low on edges and small cuts.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,227 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,226 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,220 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 42,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,680 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,442 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has signs of being run flat.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,195 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,562 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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MV55 HLR is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MV55 HLR, 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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MV55 HLR is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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