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AE09 AEL

2009 Sym Mio

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,634 mi
Last recorded6,634 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Sym Mio7,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 AEL
MakeSym
ModelMio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 6,634 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 6,634 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 5,224 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil appears to have been cleaned prior to retest (5.3.2 (b))

side stand not working correctly/securely centre stand missing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2021 5,212 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside wing mirror insecure

side stand not working correctly/securely centre stand missing

Fail 21 Nov 2020 4,382 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 3,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 3,080 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 2,563 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front & rear tyres perished

speedo not working

Pass 20 Mar 2014 2,563 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front & rear tyres perished

speedo not working

How Reliable is the Sym Mio?

Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 394 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
727
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Tyre tread not clearly visible 24
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
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AE09 AEL is a 2009 Sym Mio in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2009 Sym Mio models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 7,868 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 Mio fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE09 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Mio typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Sym Mio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE09 AEL registered?

AE09 AEL is a 2009 Sym Mio, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is AE09 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 AEL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE09 AEL have outstanding finance?

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