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YX02 FCU

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,158 mi
Last recorded7,158 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 FCU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 7,158 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 7,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 6,873 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 6,120 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 9,581 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 5,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 5,182 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 5,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,469 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,243 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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YX02 FCU is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 4,848 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 YX02 FCU, 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 24 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX02 FCU registered?

YX02 FCU is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 6 April 2002.

Is YX02 FCU safe to buy?

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