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WA51 FXE

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,780 mi
Last recorded27,780 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FXE
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,780 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,069 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 23,069 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,040 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 21,026 miles

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

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

air box insecure

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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WA51 FXE is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA51 FXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA51 FXE?

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What year was WA51 FXE registered?

WA51 FXE is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is WA51 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 FXE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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