Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Proton Savvy?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Proton Savvy?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Proton Savvy?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2010 Proton Savvy vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

48% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2010 Proton Savvy reliable?

Based on MOT data from 298 vehicles, the 2010 Proton Savvy has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2010 Proton Savvy?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2010 Proton Savvy are: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (42.5% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (41.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (35.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Proton Savvy?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Proton Savvy (2010)

298 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.2% first-time pass rate

2010 Proton Savvy

CarHunch analysed 298 real MOT records for the 2010 Proton Savvy. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Proton Savvy has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.2%, which is noticeably below the UK average of 80%, and nearly half of these cars (47.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant reliability concern for any used buyer. With an average of 3.94 failures and 17.5 advisories per vehicle, this model demands close inspection before purchase.

At 32,000 miles median mileage for a 14-year-old car, these examples are relatively low-mileage, yet they're still racking up serious issues—suggesting inherent design or build weaknesses rather than just wear and tear. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags suspension, braking, and structural rust, as these are the defect types pulling the pass rate down.

We have limited data for the 2010 Proton Savvy — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.2%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

47.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.94

Over 13.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 21k–45k

For context

These stats describe 298 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 298 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 42.5%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 41.7%

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Rear Coil spring corroded · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 28.8%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Tyre wear 28.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 22.5%

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.

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Based on MOT data from 298 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 47.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,301 Proton Savvy vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 23.8%

784

Blue 18%

595

Black 17.7%

585

Grey 14.5%

478

Silver 12.3%

407

Green 6.9%

228

Orange 6.8%

224

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Proton Savvy vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

32,439

typical

21,047

low mileage

44,761

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Proton Savvy vehicles fall between 21,047 and 44,761 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,047 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,047–44,761 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Proton Savvys sit.

⚠ Over 60,427 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Proton Savvy — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 29% of 2010 Proton Savvys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.94

Avg failures per vehicle

17.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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