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SH12 EHY

2012 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,444 mi
Last recorded55,444 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Proton Savvy30,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 EHY
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 55,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front abs loom damaged

nearside front wiper arm insecure

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,537 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 46,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,304 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wiper arm damaged

Offside Front Tyre fitted back to front

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,198 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 41,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,032 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,462 miles

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

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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SH12 EHY is a 2012 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SH12 EHY, 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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SH12 EHY is a 2012 Proton Savvy, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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