Malaguti F 15 Firefox (2002)
2002 Malaguti F 15 Firefox
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2002 Malaguti F 15 Firefox. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Malaguti F-15 Firefox has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 11.9%, drastically below the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns for this scooter model at this age. Dangerous defects are rare at 1.3%, so catastrophic safety issues aren't the driver of these failures—instead, the pattern suggests cumulative wear and corrosion typical of 20-year-old two-wheelers.
The median mileage of 5,580 miles is genuinely low for a 2002 machine, yet these bikes are still failing badly, implying that age and storage conditions matter more than use here. With an average of 0.08 failures per vehicle and only 0.2 advisories, most examples either pass cleanly or fail outright rather than limp along with minor issues—if you're buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection by a scooter specialist, as condition variation between examples is likely extreme.
What to check before buying a 2002 Malaguti F 15 Firefox
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 148 | 11.5% | 0.07 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Malaguti F 15 Firefox vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Malaguti F 15 Firefox vehicles fall between 3,414 and 6,253 miles.
MOT History Averages
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