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NL02 YDU

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

8,585 mi
Last recorded8,585 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 YDU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 8,585 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 15 May 2010 8,585 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 8,571 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,571 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 8,571 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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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NL02 YDU is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 NL02 YDU, 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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NL02 YDU is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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