CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE05 ERY

2005 Sym Jet

Orange Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,643 mi
Last recorded25,643 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Sym
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ERY
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 25,643 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 25,643 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 24,400 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,422 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,950 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 22,947 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 22,941 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

front brake lever res4erve travel, borderline pass

severe noise from bearing in drive system

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,584 miles

transmission noise when rear wheel rotated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,182 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear brake lever reserve travel: borderline pass

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,977 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 18,605 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 17,540 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
Full Sym Jet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE05 ERY is a 2005 Sym Jet in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 13,093 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 Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 ERY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE05 ERY?

You can check the full history of AE05 ERY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE05 ERY registered?

AE05 ERY is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AE05 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 ERY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE05 ERY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE05 ERY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.