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MK52 ZXS

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,561 mi
Last recorded3,561 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 ZXS
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 3,561 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 3,561 miles

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

exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,561 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 3,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 3,034 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 3,034 miles

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

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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MK52 ZXS is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK52 ZXS, 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 MK52 ZXS registered?

MK52 ZXS is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MK52 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 ZXS 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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