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NK03 VTC

2003 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

634 mi
Last recorded634 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Malaguti Firefox4,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VTC
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

slight fluid leak from nearside front fork leg

Fail 27 May 2025 634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

slight fluid leak from nearside front fork leg

Fail 17 Jul 2018 609 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2014 245 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 1,560 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 1,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 1,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008

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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NK03 VTC is a 2003 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 4,662 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 NK03 VTC, 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 23 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK03 VTC registered?

NK03 VTC is a 2003 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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