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BU53 UVW

2003 Sym Joyride

Silver Petrol 179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,228 mi
Last recorded14,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Sym Joyride13,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UVW
MakeSym
ModelJoyride
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 14,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 14,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,999 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,643 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 13,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,642 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 13,308 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,709 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 10,767 miles

front damping soft

rear shock soft damping

Pass 31 Mar 2008 4,247 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Joyride?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,672
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 140
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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BU53 UVW is a 2003 Sym Joyride in Silver with a 179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Sym Joyride models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 13,064 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 Joyride fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 UVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Joyride typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Sym Joyride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU53 UVW?

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What year was BU53 UVW registered?

BU53 UVW is a 2003 Sym Joyride, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BU53 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 UVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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