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MX05 UPW

2005 Sym Fiddle

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,315 mi
Last recorded13,315 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Sym Fiddle7,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 UPW
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 13,315 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 13,312 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 12,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 12,738 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 12,738 miles

Rear Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 11,391 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 11,391 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,067 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 May 2013 7,972 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 7,490 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 6,776 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 May 2011 6,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 5,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 3,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 3,835 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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MX05 UPW is a 2005 Sym Fiddle in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 7,930 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 MX05 UPW, 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 21 years old, this Sym Fiddle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX05 UPW registered?

MX05 UPW is a 2005 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is MX05 UPW safe to buy?

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