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X449 UMA

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,907 mi
Last recorded18,907 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX449 UMA
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,907 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 18,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 16,370 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 16,370 miles

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)

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

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,647 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 13,647 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

rear mud gaurd loose

Pass 4 Jul 2009 11,252 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,252 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 11,252 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 May 2007 8,127 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 8,127 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 8,127 miles

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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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X449 UMA is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X449 UMA, 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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What year was X449 UMA registered?

X449 UMA is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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