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WU02 VBC

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,055 mi
Last recorded14,055 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 VBC
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,055 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,111 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,234 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 12,213 miles

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

Number plate cracked

Rear tyre deflated

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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WU02 VBC is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 11,686 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 WU02 VBC, 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 24 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU02 VBC?

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What year was WU02 VBC registered?

WU02 VBC is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is WU02 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 VBC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU02 VBC have outstanding finance?

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