MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Sym City Hopper?
Based on 5,520 MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX51 MKV is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2001 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,394 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 VX51 MKV, 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 25 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 VX51 MKV registered?
VX51 MKV is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 12 November 2001.
Is VX51 MKV safe to buy?
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