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X979 UCV

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

24,816 mi
Last recorded24,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 UCV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 24,816 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 24,816 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 24,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 24,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 24,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 23,419 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,939 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,418 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,889 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,284 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 21,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,933 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,700 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 19,700 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,287 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 18,287 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,011 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 17,011 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 15,596 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,357 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 14,357 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 13,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 11,415 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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X979 UCV is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X979 UCV, 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 X979 UCV registered?

X979 UCV is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X979 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X979 UCV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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