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Fantic Motor CA50 Rally Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fantic Motor CA50 Rally reliable? We analysed 242 real MOT tests across 114 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 242 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.7%
Typical Mileage
3,253mi
Annual Mileage
477mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Fantic Motor CA50 Rally is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fantic Motor CA50 Rally.

Fantic Motor CA50 Rally Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Fantic Motor CA50 Rally. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Fantic Motor CA50 Rally MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Fantic Motor CA50 Rally to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.5%
2021
91.2%
2020

Fantic Motor CA50 Rally Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Fantic Motor CA50 Rally models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Riders seat insecure 1

Fantic Motor CA50 Rally Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Fantic Motor CA50 Rally owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
229 mi/yr
Typical
477 mi/yr
Average
806 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,048 mi/yr

Fantic Motor CA50 Rally MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fantic Motor CA50 Rally year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 93 92.5% 2,188 3,028 4,671
2020 68 91.2% 1,970 3,369 4,976

How Long Does a Fantic Motor CA50 Rally Last?

Based on 114 Fantic Motor CA50 Rally vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Fantic Motor CA50 Rally Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Fantic Motor CA50 Rally MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
3,253 mi
75th Percentile
4,671 mi
95th Percentile
7,535 mi
Max Recorded
15,464 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fantic Motor CA50 Rally

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

92.5% MOT pass rate from 93 tests

Year to avoid
2020

91.2% MOT pass rate from 68 tests

The best year to buy a used Fantic Motor CA50 Rally is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 93 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Fantic Motor CA50 Rally Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Fantic Motor CA50 Rally THIS CAR 91.7% 242 3,253 mi — yrs
Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler 88.3% 643 3,060 mi — yrs
Fantic Motor Tl 250 E 85.5% 484 2,484 mi — yrs
Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI 89.6% 483 68,870 mi — yrs
Raleigh Wisp 93.2% 385 61 mi 59 yrs

Compared to the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler (88.3% pass rate) and the Fantic Motor Tl 250 E (85.5% pass rate), the Fantic Motor CA50 Rally outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fantic Motor CA50 Rally?

The Fantic Motor CA50 Rally has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 242 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is riders seat insecure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fantic Motor CA50 Rally with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Fantic Motor CA50 Rally owner drives around 477 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Fantic Motor CA50 Rally — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fantic Motor CA50 Rally reliable?
Based on 242 MOT tests, the Fantic Motor CA50 Rally has a 91.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fantic Motor CA50 Rally?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fantic Motor CA50 Rally do per year?
The typical Fantic Motor CA50 Rally does around 477 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fantic Motor CA50 Rally last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fantic Motor CA50 Rally?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fantic Motor CA50 Rally?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fantic Motor CA50 Rally is 2021 with a 92.5% pass rate across 93 tests.