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LV51 ZBZ

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,744 mi
Last recorded25,744 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 ZBZ
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 25,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 24,996 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 22,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,116 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 18,572 miles

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,572 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 15,315 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 11,854 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

both tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2012 11,854 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

both tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,366 miles

rear brake lever comes back along way

Pass 17 Jul 2010 6,517 miles

fron and rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2010 6,517 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

fron and rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2009 4,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 222 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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LV51 ZBZ is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LV51 ZBZ, 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 LV51 ZBZ registered?

LV51 ZBZ is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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