MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)
Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
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NL52 XLV 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 60%.
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 NL52 XLV, 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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NL52 XLV is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 19 September 2002.
Is NL52 XLV safe to buy?
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