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FT16 FXO

2016 Sym Fiddle

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,690 mi
Last recorded17,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Sym Fiddle7,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 FXO
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 17,690 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 17,690 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 15,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 12,777 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 12,777 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 10,531 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 10,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 7,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 7,396 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 6,035 miles

exhaust system corroded and has had previous repair

Pass 13 Aug 2019 4,327 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 4,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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FT16 FXO is a 2016 Sym Fiddle in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 7,589 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 FT16 FXO, 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 10 years old, this Sym Fiddle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT16 FXO registered?

FT16 FXO is a 2016 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is FT16 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT16 FXO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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