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X163 VCD

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,794 mi
Last recorded12,794 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX163 VCD
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 12,794 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 12,794 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,794 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 12,794 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 12,793 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 12,793 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,928 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 9,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 5,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 5,064 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 5,064 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 4,103 miles

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear carrier is cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2007 3,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 2,352 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 2,349 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 2,283 miles

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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X163 VCD is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 11,999 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 X163 VCD, 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 26 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 X163 VCD registered?

X163 VCD is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X163 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X163 VCD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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