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AE56 LGY

2006 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,005 mi
Last recorded63,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 LGY
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 63,005 miles

Coil spring corroded all*4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 63,005 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all*4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 59,075 miles

All underbody covered in thick black sealants throughout front to rear ,both sides

BOTH HEADLAMPS POOR IMAGE.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened TO REAR ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 59,058 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

All underbody covered in thick black sealants throughout front to rear ,both sides

BOTH HEADLAMPS POOR IMAGE.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened TO REAR ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

both sides inner & outer sills sign of repair covered with black substance

general underbody covered with black substance

Fail 29 Jun 2023 54,054 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front & rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

general underbody covered with black substance

Pass 21 May 2022 52,600 miles

Central underneath vehicle covered with undercoat

Fail 20 May 2022 52,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central underneath vehicle covered with undercoat

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,228 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,595 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,245 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,879 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 26,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

advise osf tyre on limit on edges attension needed

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 LGY is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LGY, 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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AE56 LGY is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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