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YE08 EUW

2008 Sym Fiddle

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,217 mi
Last recorded9,217 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Sym Fiddle9,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 EUW
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 9,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 9,208 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 9,208 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 8,768 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 7,422 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 7,422 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2013 5,943 miles

N/S Mirror Not Fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2013 5,943 miles

Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Airbox loose

N/S Mirror Not Fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2012 5,813 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 5,812 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Sym Fiddle?

Based on 4,948 MOT tests across 1,058 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,058
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Tyre tread not clearly visible 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
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YE08 EUW is a 2008 Sym Fiddle in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 9,444 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 Fiddle fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE08 EUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Fiddle typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Fiddle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE08 EUW registered?

YE08 EUW is a 2008 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is YE08 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 EUW shows 10 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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