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KE03 OTW

2003 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,200 mi
Last recorded6,200 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Sym City Hopper8,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 OTW
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,200 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 6,102 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 2,990 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 2,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 2,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 2,832 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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KE03 OTW is a 2003 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 KE03 OTW, 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 23 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of KE03 OTW?

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What year was KE03 OTW registered?

KE03 OTW is a 2003 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is KE03 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 OTW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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