CarVerify

Free Car Check

X174 JEO

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

12,956 mi
Last recorded12,956 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sym
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 JEO
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,956 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 12,955 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2010 11,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,874 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 9,874 miles

Centre Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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
Full Sym City Hopper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X174 JEO is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 X174 JEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X174 JEO?

You can check the full history of X174 JEO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X174 JEO registered?

X174 JEO is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X174 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X174 JEO shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X174 JEO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X174 JEO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.