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PK02 VYX

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,500 mi
Last recorded1,500 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 VYX
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 1,500 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 1,500 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 831 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 821 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2006 1 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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PK02 VYX is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK02 VYX, 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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What year was PK02 VYX registered?

PK02 VYX is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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The MOT history for PK02 VYX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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