Malaguti Firefox (2001)
2001 Malaguti Firefox
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2001 Malaguti Firefox. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Malaguti Firefox has a first-time pass rate of 70.8%, noticeably below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these machines are more prone to MOT failure than typical vehicles of their age. With 15.5% of tested examples having recorded a dangerous defect at some point, buyers should treat any purchase as a project requiring pre-purchase inspection and ongoing maintenance commitment.
These Firefoxes show low average mileage—just 8,332 miles on average—but still accumulate 1.29 failures per vehicle and 2.3 advisories, pointing to wear and mechanical issues that aren't simply down to high use. Before buying, have any candidate thoroughly checked by someone familiar with the model, particularly around the systems that triggered those failures, and expect to budget for repair work rather than assuming a low-mileage example will be trouble-free.
What to check before buying a 2001 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 2001 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 2001 Malaguti Firefox vehicles fall between 3,499 and 10,977 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 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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17.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.8%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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15.9%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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15%
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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12.3%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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11.4%
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
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10.5%
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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10.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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