MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
How Reliable is the Sym City Hopper?
Based on 5,520 MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V553 GGB is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 V553 GGB, 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.
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What year was V553 GGB registered?
V553 GGB is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 23 September 1999.
Is V553 GGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V553 GGB 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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