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WA03 BVC

2003 Sym Megalo

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

39,703 mi
Last recorded39,703 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Sym Megalo13,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 BVC
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 39,703 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 39,703 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 38,518 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 37,028 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 35,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,538 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 32,235 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 29,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 29,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 25,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,817 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 14,817 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 10,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,255 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 7,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 6,600 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 5,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 3,694 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 2,351 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 17,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 1,729 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Megalo?

Based on 1,829 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
1,336
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 30
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 14
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WA03 BVC is a 2003 Sym Megalo in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Sym Megalo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 13,347 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 Megalo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA03 BVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Megalo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Sym Megalo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA03 BVC registered?

WA03 BVC is a 2003 Sym Megalo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WA03 BVC safe to buy?

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