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PL16 ZDA

2016 Sym Symply

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,782 mi
Last recorded16,782 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Sym Symply9,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 ZDA
MakeSym
ModelSymply
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 16,782 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 16,782 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 16,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 16,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 10,930 miles

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

Rear tyre cut on tread

Fail 12 Jun 2019 10,913 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre cut on tread

How Reliable is the Sym Symply?

Based on 2,810 MOT tests across 564 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
1,421
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 20
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PL16 ZDA is a 2016 Sym Symply in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Sym Symply models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 9,597 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 Symply fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL16 ZDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Symply typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this Sym Symply is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL16 ZDA registered?

PL16 ZDA is a 2016 Sym Symply, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is PL16 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL16 ZDA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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