MOT Status
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103,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
General surface corrosion underside
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure top mount or spring upside down (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount or spring fitted wrong way (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front inner wheel arches not fixed
Offside Front inner wheel arch not secure
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
nail in nearside front tyre
nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread
offside front tyre outer sidewall perished slightly
under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nail in nearside front tyre
nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread
offside front tyre outer sidewall perished slightly
under body covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
underbody covers fitted. not allowing full examination of some testable items
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
underbody covers fitted. not allowing full examination of some testable items
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre outer wall starting to split
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front splash gaurd broken at front and fouling suspension coil spring at top.
offside door check strap broken/not working.
offside splash insecure at offside.
one segment of high level brake lamp not working.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front splash gaurd broken at front and fouling suspension coil spring at top.
offside a.b.s. wire not secured into plastic clip on suspension strut.
offside door check strap broken/not working.
offside splash insecure at offside.
one segment of high level brake lamp not working.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 UXB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 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 Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM56 UXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SM56 UXB registered?
SM56 UXB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 December 2006.
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