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HF51 FCE

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,939 mi
Last recorded22,939 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FCE
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,939 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,701 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 22,701 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,591 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,710 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,839 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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HF51 FCE is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF51 FCE, 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 HF51 FCE registered?

HF51 FCE is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is HF51 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 FCE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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