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WU51 LZC

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,275 mi
Last recorded5,275 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 LZC
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2008 5,275 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 May 2008 5,271 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) 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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WU51 LZC is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU51 LZC, 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 WU51 LZC registered?

WU51 LZC is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is WU51 LZC safe to buy?

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