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HF51 FCD

2002 Sym Fiddle

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,452 mi
Last recorded15,452 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Sym Fiddle8,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FCD
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,452 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,121 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 15,121 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 15,106 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,621 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 11,618 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,618 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Fiddle?

Based on 4,948 MOT tests across 1,058 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,058
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Tyre tread not clearly visible 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
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HF51 FCD is a 2002 Sym Fiddle in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 8,151 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 Fiddle fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 FCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Fiddle typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Sym Fiddle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF51 FCD registered?

HF51 FCD is a 2002 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is HF51 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 FCD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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