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V226 KAF

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,122 mi
Last recorded6,122 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 KAF
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 6,122 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front mudguard broken

Pass 8 Jan 2011 6,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,111 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 6,111 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,111 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,111 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 6,111 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 1,244 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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V226 KAF is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 11,999 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 V226 KAF, 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 26 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V226 KAF registered?

V226 KAF is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V226 KAF safe to buy?

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