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Y557 ARW

2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,213 mi
Last recorded2,213 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox8,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 ARW
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 2,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 2,122 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 2,065 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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Y557 ARW is a 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y557 ARW, 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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What year was Y557 ARW registered?

Y557 ARW is a 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y557 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y557 ARW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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