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HLA 157N

2003 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,611 mi
Last recorded15,611 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Sym DD509,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLA 157N
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 15,611 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 15,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 15,160 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 14,985 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 300-10 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 14,783 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 300-10 T/L tyre worn down to 1.3 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 14,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 May 2016 14,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 13,699 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 13,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 12,835 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 12,420 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 11,995 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 11,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 11,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 11,204 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 10,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 9,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Sym DD50?

Based on 6,368 MOT tests across 1,074 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,111
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 111
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 107
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 103
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 101
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HLA 157N is a 2003 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 9,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym DD50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLA 157N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym DD50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLA 157N registered?

HLA 157N is a 2003 Sym DD50, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is HLA 157N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLA 157N shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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