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Sym Crox 125 E4 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Sym Crox 125 E4 reliable? We analysed 882 real MOT tests across 303 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 882 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.3%
Typical Mileage
7,422mi
Annual Mileage
1,414mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Sym Crox 125 E4 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Sym Crox 125 E4.

Sym Crox 125 E4 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Sym Crox 125 E4. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Sym Crox 125 E4 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Sym Crox 125 E4 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85%
2021
77.5%
2020
79.4%
2019
77.4%
2018
82.7%
2017

Sym Crox 125 E4 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Sym Crox 125 E4 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 14
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 7

Sym Crox 125 E4 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Sym Crox 125 E4 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
529 mi/yr
Typical
1,414 mi/yr
Average
1,959 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,591 mi/yr

Sym Crox 125 E4 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Sym Crox 125 E4 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 80 85.0% 2,648 5,864 10,320
2020 240 77.5% 3,584 6,670 10,325
2019 218 79.4% 3,745 7,632 11,203
2018 195 77.4% 3,930 7,982 11,528
2017 127 82.7% 3,656 8,562 13,200

How Long Does a Sym Crox 125 E4 Last?

Based on 303 Sym Crox 125 E4 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.3 years
Median
4.0 years

Sym Crox 125 E4 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Sym Crox 125 E4 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
7,422 mi
75th Percentile
11,219 mi
95th Percentile
18,644 mi
Max Recorded
43,368 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Sym Crox 125 E4

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

85.0% MOT pass rate from 80 tests

Year to avoid
2018

77.4% MOT pass rate from 195 tests

The best year to buy a used Sym Crox 125 E4 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.0% across 80 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Sym Crox 125 E4 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Sym Crox 125 E4 THIS CAR 79.3% 882 7,422 mi — yrs
Sym Jet 78.3% 29,546 12,938 mi 27 yrs
Sym DD50 78.4% 6,368 9,469 mi 24 yrs
Sym Jet 50 - Euro X 77.9% 5,537 12,781 mi 23 yrs
Suzuki Sv 650 SK1 84.2% 1,156 17,877 mi 26 yrs

Compared to the Sym Jet (78.3% pass rate) and the Sym DD50 (78.4% pass rate), the Sym Crox 125 E4 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Sym Crox 125 E4?

The Sym Crox 125 E4 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.3% across 882 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Sym Crox 125 E4 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Sym Crox 125 E4 owner drives around 1,414 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Sym Crox 125 E4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sym Crox 125 E4 reliable?
Based on 882 MOT tests, the Sym Crox 125 E4 has a 79.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Sym Crox 125 E4?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Sym Crox 125 E4 do per year?
The typical Sym Crox 125 E4 does around 1,414 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Sym Crox 125 E4 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Sym Crox 125 E4?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Sym Crox 125 E4?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Sym Crox 125 E4 is 2021 with a 85.0% pass rate across 80 tests.