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RX05 CFE

2005 Sym Fiddle

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,524 mi
Last recorded25,524 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Sym Fiddle7,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 CFE
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,524 miles

oil warning light on

Fail 28 Jun 2014 25,524 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

oil warning light on

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Jun 2013 19,825 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,654 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 17,866 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,022 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 15,022 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,805 miles

Rear brake lever reserve travel on minimum.

Rear number plate delaminating and in poor condition.

Two-stroke oil spilled around filler cap under seat.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 7,810 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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RX05 CFE is a 2005 Sym Fiddle in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX05 CFE, 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 RX05 CFE registered?

RX05 CFE is a 2005 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is RX05 CFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 CFE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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