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OV66 HFW

2016 Sym Fiddle

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,372 mi
Last recorded7,372 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Sym Fiddle7,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV66 HFW
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 7,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 7,372 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 7,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 7,372 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 5,271 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 3,821 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 3,821 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 1,343 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 506 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 388 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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OV66 HFW is a 2016 Sym Fiddle in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 7,589 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 OV66 HFW, 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 10 years old, this Sym Fiddle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV66 HFW registered?

OV66 HFW is a 2016 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is OV66 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV66 HFW 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.

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