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Y253 COT

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,922 mi
Last recorded28,922 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 COT
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,646 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,776 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,796 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,381 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 22,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 18,853 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,785 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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Y253 COT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y253 COT, 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 25 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 Y253 COT registered?

Y253 COT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y253 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y253 COT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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