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HV02 UKY

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,672 mi
Last recorded26,672 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 UKY
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 26,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine noisy.

Fail 6 Sep 2019 26,672 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine noisy.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 24,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 24,788 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,213 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 19,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,648 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 18,131 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,964 miles

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

Stand pin shortened

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,665 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,579 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 9,957 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 8,234 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 4,700 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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HV02 UKY is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV02 UKY, 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.

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What year was HV02 UKY registered?

HV02 UKY is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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