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Y553 EHN

2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,231 mi
Last recorded13,231 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox8,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 EHN
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2011 13,231 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 13,180 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,191 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 6,834 miles

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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Y553 EHN is a 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 8,221 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Malaguti F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y553 EHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y553 EHN is a 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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