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Y412 FTA

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,779 mi
Last recorded17,779 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 FTA
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,779 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 17,779 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,571 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,396 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,289 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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Y412 FTA is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y412 FTA, 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 Y412 FTA registered?

Y412 FTA is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y412 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y412 FTA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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