Malaguti Firefox (2000)
2000 Malaguti Firefox
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2000 Malaguti Firefox. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Malaguti Firefox falls just short of the UK average with a 77.6% first-time pass rate versus 80%, which is marginally concerning but not a red flag. The dangerous defect rate of 13.4% is moderate and shouldn't alarm prospective buyers, though it's worth factoring into your safety checks.
These scooters show relatively low mileage for their age—a median of 9,043 miles suggests many have been lightly used or stored—but they still average 0.97 failures and 1.9 advisories per MOT, pointing to age-related wear on electrics and exhaust systems. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the charging system and ignition wiring, as these are typical trouble spots on 20-year-old small-capacity machines.
What to check before buying a 2000 Malaguti 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Malaguti 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 2000 Malaguti Firefox vehicles fall between 5,732 and 13,881 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Malaguti Firefox
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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15.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12.9%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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12.5%
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
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10.8%
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
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10.8%
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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8.6%
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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8.6%
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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