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WX51 ZVW

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,478 mi
Last recorded6,478 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 ZVW
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 6,478 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 6,478 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 5,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 3,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre has slight cracks on tyre sidewall

vin number on v5c is not the whole of the frame number,the full vin/frame number is now on the mot documents

Pass 3 Nov 2005 1,608 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 1,608 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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WX51 ZVW is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 6,628 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 WX51 ZVW, 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 25 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX51 ZVW is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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