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EX02 PVW

2002 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

6,819 mi
Last recorded6,819 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 PVW
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 6,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively Slight Free Play. (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 98,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 98,465 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,357 miles

Front Brake component slightly loose Caliper mounting Bracket, slightly worn. (1.1.21 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 91,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component slightly loose Caliper mounting Bracket, slightly worn. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,120 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 83,120 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,084 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,226 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 64,045 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,495 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 34,489 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 34,489 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,135 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 21,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 14,242 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 14,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2006 7,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 872 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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EX02 PVW is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EX02 PVW, 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 EX02 PVW registered?

EX02 PVW is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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