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1999 Sym Fiddle MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Fiddle models manufactured in 1999, based on 33 real MOT test results.

63.6%
Pass Rate
36.4%
Fail Rate
33
Total Tests
11,147
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1999 Sym Fiddle MOT Analysis

The 1999 Sym Fiddle has an MOT pass rate of 63.6% based on 33 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 11,147 miles on the odometer. With a 36.4% failure rate, the 1999 Fiddle is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Sym Fiddle is Motorcycle fuel and exhaust, responsible for 6.1% of failures. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 6.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (33 tests)

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall Fiddle page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 6.1%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 6.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust6.1%2
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling6.1%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 11,147 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust5.44% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling5.44% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust5.446.1%2
Motorcycle lighting and signalling5.446.1%2

Mileage Statistics

11,147
Mean
10,817
Median
7,315
25th Percentile
13,151
75th Percentile
32.65% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1999 Sym Fiddle has an MOT pass rate of 63.6% based on 33 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 11,147 miles on the odometer. With a 36.4% failure rate, the 1999 Fiddle is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Sym Fiddle, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle fuel and exhaust: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 11,147 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 6.1% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 6.1% of MOT failures on 1999 Sym Fiddle models. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 6.1% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 6.1% of MOT failures on 1999 Sym Fiddle models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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