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AU03 HJA

2003 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,532 mi
Last recorded22,532 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Sym City Hopper8,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 HJA
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 22,524 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

N/S/F Lower Shock bush slightly worn

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 21,353 miles

Front forks & main frame structure at early stages of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2006 20,003 miles

Front brake hose banjo starting to corrode

Parts of main frame structure and front fork structure at early stages of corrosion

Rear brake adjustment close to maximum

Fail 20 May 2006 20,001 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front hose banjo starting to corrode

Parts of main frame structure and front fork structure at early stages of corrosion

Rear light showing high intensity

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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AU03 HJA is a 2003 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 AU03 HJA, 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 23 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 AU03 HJA registered?

AU03 HJA is a 2003 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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