MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
Nail in rear tyre
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nail in rear tyre
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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