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AO02 HHL

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,063 mi
Last recorded14,063 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HHL
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 14,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 10,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 10,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 10,303 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 10,303 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,036 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 2 Aug 2010 10,036 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,786 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

battery output is low which , slightly affects lights at low rev,s .

Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,524 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 7,523 miles

Offside Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 6,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 6,232 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,034 miles

How Reliable is the Sym City Hopper?

Based on 5,520 MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 218
Tyre tread not clearly visible 118
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 114
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 109
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 87
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AO02 HHL is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 11,686 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 Sym City Hopper fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 HHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym City Hopper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO02 HHL registered?

AO02 HHL is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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