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HN52 EWB

2002 Sym Fiddle

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,696 mi
Last recorded25,696 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Sym Fiddle8,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 EWB
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,457 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 23,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty hight put low beam on low puts hight beam on (1.2.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,444 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 20,416 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

front brake cable guide rubbing on fron tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,381 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 19,381 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front tyre low pressure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,778 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,727 miles

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

no registration lamp fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2009 17,727 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

no registration lamp fitted

Pass 20 May 2008 12,976 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 12,976 miles

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2007 5,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 5,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 4,330 miles

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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HN52 EWB is a 2002 Sym Fiddle in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 8,151 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 HN52 EWB, 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 24 years old, this Sym Fiddle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN52 EWB registered?

HN52 EWB is a 2002 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is HN52 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 EWB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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