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VX53 KWG

2003 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 95cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

5,851 mi
Last recorded5,851 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Malaguti Phantom6,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 KWG
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine95cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,851 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 5,851 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2010 1,693 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 1,693 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 1,678 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?

Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
883
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 201
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 107
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 83
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 73
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VX53 KWG is a 2003 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 95cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2003 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 6,074 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 Phantom fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 KWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX53 KWG registered?

VX53 KWG is a 2003 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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