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YJ05 PLZ

2005 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Malaguti Firefox5,807 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 PLZ
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,768 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 11,768 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,750 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 10,750 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,404 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 9,404 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,523 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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YJ05 PLZ is a 2005 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 5,807 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 YJ05 PLZ, 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 21 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ05 PLZ registered?

YJ05 PLZ is a 2005 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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