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WJ52 KBV

2003 Sym City Hopper

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,267 mi
Last recorded25,267 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Sym City Hopper8,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KBV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,190 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 21,190 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,823 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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WJ52 KBV is a 2003 Sym City Hopper in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,820 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 WJ52 KBV, 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 23 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 WJ52 KBV registered?

WJ52 KBV is a 2003 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is WJ52 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 KBV 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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