MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,819 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Front Brake component slightly loose Caliper mounting Bracket, slightly worn. (1.1.21 (c))
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))
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)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Sym City Hopper?
Based on 5,520 MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EX02 PVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX02 PVW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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