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HX51 KFE

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,073 mi
Last recorded37,073 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 KFE
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 37,073 miles

slight movement in front fairing

Pass 18 Oct 2014 34,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

indicators flashing slightly fast

Pass 29 May 2013 26,175 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

engine mount bushes slightly deteriorated.

indicator switch slightly worn.

various panels broken.

Fail 20 May 2013 26,122 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

engine mount bushes slightly deteriorated.

various panels broken.

Pass 14 May 2012 21,107 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 19,195 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 19,195 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

slide pin rubber broken down and loose

unable to check throttle cable action as the steering does not turn correctly.

Pass 9 May 2009 16,328 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 May 2009 16,328 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,642 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,098 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 11,098 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 8,913 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 8,913 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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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HX51 KFE is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HX51 KFE, 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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HX51 KFE is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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