Proton Savvy MOT Results

Registered in 2006
47.7% pass rate
from 283 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2006 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton Savvy is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 13% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 11% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.35% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.71% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.71% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.35% fail on Valves
    • 0.35% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.35% fail on Leaks
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 11% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Hazard warning (39 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Switch (39 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.71% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (27 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (34 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Switch
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 7.1% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 1.4% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Bumpers (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Transmission
      • 0.35% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.35% fail on Joints
    • 0.35% fail on Seats
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.5% fail on Spark ignition (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 8.5% fail on Tyres
    • 6.7% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 7.1% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.35% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.8% fail on Power steering (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pipes and hoses (23 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.71% fail on Condition
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