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NK53 HPX

2003 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,208 mi
Last recorded22,208 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Malaguti Firefox4,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 HPX
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,208 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 22,208 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2012

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 May 2012

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 1 Apr 2011

Nail in rear tyre

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 2,379 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 2,369 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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NK53 HPX is a 2003 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NK53 HPX, 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 NK53 HPX registered?

NK53 HPX is a 2003 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is NK53 HPX safe to buy?

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