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HX04 YYG

2004 Sym Fiddle

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,425 mi
Last recorded36,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Sym Fiddle9,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 YYG
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,425 miles

rear brake cable slightly damaged.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,425 miles

Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

rear brake cable slightly damaged.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,463 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 30,463 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,146 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 21,146 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake cable adjuster bent.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,881 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,957 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 12,957 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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HX04 YYG is a 2004 Sym Fiddle in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 9,127 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 HX04 YYG, 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 22 years old, this Sym Fiddle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX04 YYG registered?

HX04 YYG is a 2004 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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