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Y674 HMV

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,024 mi
Last recorded10,024 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY674 HMV
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 10,024 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 11,989 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 8,285 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 7,616 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 7,616 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 7,616 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 4,986 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre cracking on side walls

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,942 miles

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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Y674 HMV is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y674 HMV, 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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Y674 HMV is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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