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HJ17 ALO

2017 Sym Fiddle

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,802 mi
Last recorded3,802 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Sym Fiddle8,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 ALO
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 3,802 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 3,500 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 3,063 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 3,063 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 2,928 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 2,928 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 2,843 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 2,779 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 2,779 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020

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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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HJ17 ALO is a 2017 Sym Fiddle in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,256 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 HJ17 ALO, 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 9 years old, this Sym Fiddle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ17 ALO?

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What year was HJ17 ALO registered?

HJ17 ALO is a 2017 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is HJ17 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ17 ALO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ17 ALO have outstanding finance?

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