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HX03 ZBZ

2003 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,625 mi
Last recorded26,625 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Sym DD509,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 ZBZ
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,625 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied rear brake (3.1.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (4.1.3(i))

Fail 13 Apr 2017 26,625 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied rear brake (3.1.3c)

Direction indicators not working rear offside direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (4.1.3(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,621 miles

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

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied rear brake (3.1.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,322 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 22,319 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,445 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 21,342 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 15,774 miles

battery u/s

Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,721 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 15,721 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,647 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,800 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2008 8,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 7,368 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 3,154 miles

How Reliable is the Sym DD50?

Based on 6,368 MOT tests across 1,074 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,111
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 111
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 107
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 103
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 101
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HX03 ZBZ is a 2003 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 9,870 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 DD50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX03 ZBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym DD50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX03 ZBZ registered?

HX03 ZBZ is a 2003 Sym DD50, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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