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PO12 FMX

2012 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,128 mi
Last recorded68,128 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Proton Savvy30,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 FMX
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,128 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ball joint worn slight - dry wiped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front axle high imbalance 54% effort weak nearside front brake sticking (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint has slight play - dry wiped (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play required soon (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist oil filter housing aluminium and crack seal timing side upper sump gasket misty contaminated - oil top up 2.25 litres - coolant level was low top up advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel - high imbalance effort - parking brake grabbing nearside rear - rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rods both sides required soon worn play noisy lock to lock slight - required soon ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both - Tyre slightly damaged / cracking or perishing rear and nearside front outer wall slight damaged (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective slight - rear silencer is corroded slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil rack off pressured main agents part unit only leading to pump and off pipe to fluid level bottle (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 68,128 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ball joint worn slight - dry wiped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front axle high imbalance 54% effort weak nearside front brake sticking (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint has slight play - dry wiped (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play required soon (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist oil filter housing aluminium and crack seal timing side upper sump gasket misty contaminated - oil top up 2.25 litres - coolant level was low top up advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel - high imbalance effort - parking brake grabbing nearside rear - rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rods both sides required soon worn play noisy lock to lock slight - required soon ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both - Tyre slightly damaged / cracking or perishing rear and nearside front outer wall slight damaged (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective slight - rear silencer is corroded slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil rack off pressured main agents part unit only leading to pump and off pipe to fluid level bottle (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen wash 1.5litres top up (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread pattern not visible over whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 52,805 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 52,805 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,151 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 51,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 46,916 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 43,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,701 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 40,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 34,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,947 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,521 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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PO12 FMX is a 2012 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 30,793 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 PO12 FMX, 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 14 years old, this Proton Savvy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO12 FMX is a 2012 Proton Savvy, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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