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WA08 SGU

2008 Sym Mio

Pink Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,320 mi
Last recorded18,320 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Sym Mio6,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 SGU
MakeSym
ModelMio
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,320 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 17,711 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 17,704 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 13,812 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,703 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 10,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 10,539 miles

Nearside Lower ENGINE BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 11 Feb 2016 10,533 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Lower ENGINE BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 4 Oct 2012 7,739 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,089 miles

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

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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WA08 SGU is a 2008 Sym Mio in Pink with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA08 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 SGU registered?

WA08 SGU is a 2008 Sym Mio, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is WA08 SGU safe to buy?

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