2010 Proton Savvy 1.1L Petrol · CE10 WDU

A clean MOT history defines this Proton Savvy, with the most recent pass recorded on 27 November 2023 returning no advisories, failures, or component defects against the DVSA test sheet. The single failure six days earlier, also on 21 November 2023, similarly shows no defects recorded, which strongly suggests an aborted or administrative test rather than a mechanical non-conformity, leaving the vehicle's substantive roadworthiness record as an unblemished run. Across the three documented tests from 2022 and 2023, there is no evidence of brake wear, exhaust deterioration, suspension degradation, corrosion, or any of the chronic advisories that typically accumulate on a small city car of this age. This is a textbook clean history with no flagged items to investigate further from the MOT data alone. The recorded mileage of 39,605 miles against a 2010 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 2,475 miles, which is exceptionally low for a sixteen year old vehicle and consistent with light suburban use rather than regular motorway commuting. The MOT testing intervals also reveal a gap between June 2022 and November 2023, with no test recorded for the intervening period, indicating either a period off the road in storage or simply that testing was not required or sought during that window. Mechanically, such low mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components, clutch, and braking surfaces, but it heightens the risk of issues associated with standing time, including perished rubber, dried seals, oxidised brake components, and degraded fluid systems. The absence of any advisories whatsoever does not, however, exclude the possibility of deterioration occurring between tests, particularly given the lay-up implications of low usage. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged components means the inspection priorities should be condition-led rather than history-led, with particular attention to areas that deteriorate regardless of mileage. Rubber components such as the steering rack gaiters, driveshaft boots, and suspension bushes should be visually inspected for perishing or cracking, as these age-related degradations are not mileage dependent. The brake system, despite no recorded wear, warrants a physical check of disc condition for surface corrosion from standing, caliper operation for any binding after periods of inactivity, and pipework underneath for any early signs of corrosion given the vehicle's age. Fluid condition, including brake fluid colour and clarity, should be assessed, and the exhaust system examined for internal moisture corrosion at the silencer and joints. A test drive should focus on cold-start behaviour, smooth clutch engagement, even braking response without judder, and the absence of knocks or clonks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as low-mileage cars frequently present with seized or dry joints rather than worn ones. Given that this is a relatively rare Proton model approaching the end of its economical life and that parts availability is more limited than for mainstream marques, a pre-purchase inspection by a technician familiar with the brand would be prudent. Confirm that the most recent MOT remains in date and that no advisories have been issued in the interim period since the last recorded test. Check that all recall work, where applicable, has been completed, and verify that the V5C and service history align with the mileage shown. With a clean MOT record and low usage, the mechanical outlook is favourable provided the standing-related wear items are addressed proactively rather than reactively.