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FC16 UON

2016 Sym XS

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,502 mi
Last recorded7,502 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Sym XS7,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 UON
MakeSym
ModelXS
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 7,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 6,130 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 2,980 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 2,977 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right headlamp bracket bent (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 1,694 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 1,694 miles

Stop lamp not working Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Sym XS?

Based on 1,079 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
1,033
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Drive chain excessively loose 12
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FC16 UON is a 2016 Sym XS in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Sym XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 7,502 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 XS fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC16 UON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym XS typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Sym XS is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FC16 UON registered?

FC16 UON is a 2016 Sym XS, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is FC16 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC16 UON shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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