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YJ55 VOU

2006 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,360 mi
Last recorded3,360 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Malaguti Firefox5,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 VOU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 3,360 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 3,355 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 3,272 miles

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

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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YJ55 VOU is a 2006 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 5,061 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 YJ55 VOU, 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 20 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ55 VOU registered?

YJ55 VOU is a 2006 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is YJ55 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 VOU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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