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GD02 UHW

2002 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

481 mi
Last recorded481 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UHW
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 481 miles

Front front brake pads wearing unevenly

Fail 19 Jul 2019 481 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front front brake pads wearing unevenly

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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GD02 UHW is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GD02 UHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD02 UHW registered?

GD02 UHW is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is GD02 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD02 UHW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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