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AE56 DBU

2006 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,403 mi
Last recorded85,403 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DBU
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 85,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage to sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,999 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,438 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,015 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking along edge of tread, also has small cut in tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,015 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking along edge of tread, also has small cut in tread.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 43,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads and discs becoming worn

reverse light not working n/s

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,208 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish ,and small cuts in tread .

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,286 miles

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

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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AE56 DBU is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE56 DBU, 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 AE56 DBU registered?

AE56 DBU is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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