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HF51 VCD

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,918 mi
Last recorded14,918 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VCD
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,918 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 14,918 miles

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

Top box carrier requires refiting to ensure stability.

Pass 20 Nov 2008
Fail 20 Nov 2008 13,110 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

luggage box insecurly mounted

Pass 19 Nov 2007 11,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 9,920 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 8,802 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 VCD is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF51 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

HF51 VCD is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is HF51 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 VCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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