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W578 VWO

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,355 mi
Last recorded10,355 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 VWO
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 10,355 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake binding slightly.

headlight fairing slightly loose.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 9,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,549 miles

front brake binding slightly.

front suspension links have slight play.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 8,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake binding slightly.

front suspension links have slight play.

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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W578 VWO is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W578 VWO, 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 W578 VWO registered?

W578 VWO is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W578 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W578 VWO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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