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FG52 OVX

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 OVX
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 6 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 11 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 11 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2009 269 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 241 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2007 2,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 May 2007 2,537 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Oct 2005 2,049 miles

How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?

Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 72
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 67
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FG52 OVX is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 4,848 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 FG52 OVX, 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 24 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG52 OVX registered?

FG52 OVX is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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