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LJ51 KMA

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,675 mi
Last recorded6,675 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 KMA
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 6,675 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 6,654 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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)

Pass 22 May 2009
Fail 12 May 2009 590 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2007
Pass 18 Mar 2006

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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LJ51 KMA is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJ51 KMA, 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 LJ51 KMA registered?

LJ51 KMA is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 KMA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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