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HX51 KFG

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,696 mi
Last recorded18,696 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 KFG
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,696 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 18,696 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,696 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 18,696 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 16,314 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 16,314 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

air box insecure

front fender loose

Pass 5 May 2006 15,348 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 15,348 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

How Reliable is the Sym City Hopper?

Based on 5,520 MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 218
Tyre tread not clearly visible 118
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 114
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 109
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 87
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HX51 KFG is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 11,686 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 City Hopper fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX51 KFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym City Hopper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX51 KFG registered?

HX51 KFG is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 23 February 2002.

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