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HF51 CFA

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,239 mi
Last recorded1,239 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 CFA
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 1,239 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 1,239 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 8,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,720 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 4,502 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 2,890 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 1,163 miles

rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 5 Jan 2006 4,181 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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HF51 CFA is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 6,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF51 CFA, 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 25 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 CFA registered?

HF51 CFA is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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