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AV02 GBF

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,004 mi
Last recorded11,004 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 GBF
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 11,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 10,488 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 10,488 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,622 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 9,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,275 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 6,819 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,126 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 3,931 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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AV02 GBF is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV02 GBF, 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 AV02 GBF registered?

AV02 GBF is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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