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V504 FNA

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,695 mi
Last recorded15,695 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 FNA
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2012 15,695 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,695 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,937 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,729 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,798 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 9,798 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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V504 FNA is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 9,320 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 V504 FNA, 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 26 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V504 FNA is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V504 FNA safe to buy?

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