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V233 KCL

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,623 mi
Last recorded44,623 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 KCL
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,623 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,349 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,340 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 40,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,479 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,213 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 33,213 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (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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V233 KCL is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 15,942 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 V233 KCL, 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 27 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V233 KCL registered?

V233 KCL is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V233 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V233 KCL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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