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VX58 DWV

2008 Sym Mio

Pink Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,661 mi
Last recorded16,661 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Sym Mio6,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 DWV
MakeSym
ModelMio
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 16,661 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tail light and plastics loose

Fail 28 Sep 2022 16,661 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system rusty

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tail light and plastics loose

Pass 7 Jul 2021 15,882 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 15,882 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 11,746 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated - rusty.

front brake binds slightly when turning wheel backwards.

rear body panels cracked and slightly loose - these support the rear light and number plate.

Fail 30 Jun 2020 11,746 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated - rusty.

front brake binds slightly when turning wheel backwards.

rear body panels cracked and slightly loose - these support the rear light and number plate.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 7,192 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2017 7,192 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 4,746 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 3,959 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 3,959 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 2,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,220 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 2,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 2,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 2,034 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Mio?

Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 394 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
727
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Tyre tread not clearly visible 24
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
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VX58 DWV is a 2008 Sym Mio in Pink with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Sym Mio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 6,501 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 Mio fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX58 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Mio typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Mio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX58 DWV registered?

VX58 DWV is a 2008 Sym Mio, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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