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NK06 VLX

2006 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,236 mi
Last recorded73,236 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 VLX
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,236 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2015 73,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,872 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2014 69,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2013 64,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre edge worn

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut in nearside front tyre wall

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre edge worn

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,273 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 61,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

175/50/15 H

NAIL STUCK IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,540 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 53,540 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,207 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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NK06 VLX is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NK06 VLX, 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 NK06 VLX registered?

NK06 VLX is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 15 August 2006.

Is NK06 VLX safe to buy?

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