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VX53 KVF

2003 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,496 mi
Last recorded12,496 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Sym DD509,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 KVF
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 12,496 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,587 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,091 miles

Rear valve starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2014 1,076 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front tyre starting to perrish

Fail 20 Oct 2014 10,760 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 30 Oct 2013 10,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 9,908 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 9,449 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 9,129 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,569 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 23 Oct 2008 7,150 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 7,150 miles

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

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 5,364 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 5,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 3,672 miles

How Reliable is the Sym DD50?

Based on 6,368 MOT tests across 1,074 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,111
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 111
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 107
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 103
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 101
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VX53 KVF is a 2003 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 9,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym DD50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 KVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym DD50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 KVF registered?

VX53 KVF is a 2003 Sym DD50, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is VX53 KVF safe to buy?

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