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AU55 AUW

2006 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

43,370 mi
Last recorded43,370 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 AUW
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 43,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 42,679 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 39,749 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 39,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 35,444 miles

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

Horn Switch Has intermittent fault

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 35,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Horn Switch Has intermittent fault

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,606 miles

Evidence of front wheels touching inner wheelarches. Check for correct tyre size

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 32,606 miles

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

Evidence of front wheels touching inner wheelarches

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,950 miles

Nearside track rod end contacts the road wheel on full lock.

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 29,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside track rod end contacts the road wheel on full lock.

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 26,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Slightly rubbing the wheel rim on full lock. (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre slightly rubbing inner wheel arch.

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 26,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Slightly rubbing the wheel rim on full lock. (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre slightly rubbing inner wheel arch.

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 26,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 25,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 25,268 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 23,549 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 21,823 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 20,595 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,465 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 18,116 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly touching track rod end on full lock

nearside front tyre slightly rubbing inner arch

Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,495 miles

nearside front wheel slighlty rubbing wheel arch

Pass 21 Dec 2011 15,210 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 15,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,650 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 12,308 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 12,214 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 10,222 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 10,049 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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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AU55 AUW is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AU55 AUW, 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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AU55 AUW is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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