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MW03 KJV

2003 Malaguti Maddison

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Malaguti Maddison17,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 KJV
MakeMalaguti
ModelMaddison
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,108 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,677 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,832 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front brake not gripping disc fully allowing bike to move when applied.

Front tyre not inflated correctly.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 39,831 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front brake not gripping disc fully allowing bike to move when applied.

Front tyre not inflated correctly.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 39,361 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 39,346 miles

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

parking light does not work

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,397 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2008 34,397 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2007 24,445 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 20,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 May 2006 20,290 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Maddison?

Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
1,326
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Headlamp aim too low 33
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
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MW03 KJV is a 2003 Malaguti Maddison in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Malaguti Maddison models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 17,678 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 Maddison fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW03 KJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Maddison typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Malaguti Maddison is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW03 KJV is a 2003 Malaguti Maddison, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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