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PO56 CHJ

2006 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 CHJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,340 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 61,313 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,411 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 58,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,463 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 54,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nial in tread

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,792 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 51,791 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,565 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 Sep 2013 40,831 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner side wall cracking.

offside front tyre both inner and outer side walls deteriorating/cracking.

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 40,831 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)

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

nearside front tyre inner side wall cracking.

offside front tyre both inner and outer side walls deteriorating/cracking.

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,564 miles

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

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)

imbalance on front brakes- 20%

Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

imbalance on front brakes- 20%

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,594 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Sep 2011 29,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,780 miles

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres 3mm worn on edges and cracking on tred

Fail 15 Sep 2010 23,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres 3mm worn on edges and cracking on tred

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,934 miles

slight impact damage to the outer sidewalls of the nearside rear and offside front tyres

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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PO56 CHJ is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 PO56 CHJ, 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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PO56 CHJ is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 17 September 2006.

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