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PO53 UPV

2003 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,045 mi
Last recorded10,045 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Sym Jet13,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 UPV
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,045 miles

both tyres treads starting to crack

Fail 10 Feb 2010 10,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

both tyres treads starting to crack

Pass 4 Feb 2009 9,428 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 9,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 28 Dec 2007 5,866 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 5,278 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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PO53 UPV is a 2003 Sym Jet in Red 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 Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 13,181 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 Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 UPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO53 UPV registered?

PO53 UPV is a 2003 Sym Jet, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is PO53 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO53 UPV 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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