MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
rear mud gaurd loose
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
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X449 UMA is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 2000 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 9,320 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 Malaguti Firefox fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X449 UMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Malaguti Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X449 UMA is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is X449 UMA safe to buy?
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