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PO62 FCX

2012 Sym Mio

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,080 mi
Last recorded10,080 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Sym Mio9,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 FCX
MakeSym
ModelMio
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 10,080 miles

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 9,594 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 9,590 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 9,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 8,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 8,193 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 7,858 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 7,217 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 7,162 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 6,348 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 6,348 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 5,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 3,859 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

brake hoses in sleeves

front tyre cracking

How Reliable is the Sym Mio?

Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 394 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
727
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Tyre tread not clearly visible 24
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
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PO62 FCX is a 2012 Sym Mio in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Sym Mio models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 9,714 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 Mio fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO62 FCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Mio typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Sym Mio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PO62 FCX registered?

PO62 FCX is a 2012 Sym Mio, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is PO62 FCX safe to buy?

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