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W462 MDC

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,854 mi
Last recorded8,854 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 MDC
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,854 miles

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

check tyre pressures

Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,814 miles

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

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

front brake could be better

Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,230 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,197 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 7,197 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 6,000 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 5,993 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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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W462 MDC is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 9,320 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 W462 MDC, 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 26 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W462 MDC registered?

W462 MDC is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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