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NK53 NZY

2003 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,709 mi
Last recorded15,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Malaguti Firefox4,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 NZY
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 15,155 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 15,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,824 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,706 miles

slight freeplay rear wheelbearing .

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 NZY is a 2003 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK53 NZY, 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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NK53 NZY is a 2003 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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