Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler reliable? We analysed 643 real MOT tests across 259 vehicles to find out.
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The Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler 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 Scrambler.
Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93 | 83.9% | 1,341 | 2,702 | 4,828 |
| 2021 | 154 | 87.0% | 1,614 | 3,015 | 5,104 |
| 2020 | 109 | 93.6% | 1,799 | 2,979 | 5,067 |
| 2019 | 178 | 87.1% | 1,830 | 3,209 | 5,129 |
| 2018 | 78 | 88.5% | 1,354 | 3,532 | 5,694 |
How Long Does a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Last?
Based on 259 Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler vehicles on UK roads.
Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.6% MOT pass rate from 109 tests
83.9% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
The best year to buy a used Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 109 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.9% — 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 Scrambler 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 Scrambler THIS CAR | 88.3% | 643 | 3,060 mi | — yrs |
| Fantic Motor Tl 250 E | 85.5% | 484 | 2,484 mi | — yrs |
| Fantic Motor CA50 Rally | 91.7% | 242 | 3,253 mi | — yrs |
| Mazda 3 GT Sport Tech MHEV 4X4 | 91.5% | 590 | 26,862 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Mondeo Zetec HEV Auto | 86% | 472 | 53,662 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fantic Motor Tl 250 E (85.5% pass rate) and the Fantic Motor CA50 Rally (91.7% pass rate), the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.3% across 643 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 brake has no recorded effort at a wheel. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler 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 Scrambler owner drives around 506 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.