2010 Sym Joyride MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Joyride models manufactured in 2010, based on 191 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all Joyride cars tested in 2010. Want to see how cars built in 2010 hold up over time?
View 2010 Sym Joyride vintage page → (74.2% current pass rate)2010 Sym Joyride MOT Analysis
The 2010 Sym Joyride has an MOT pass rate of 82.2% based on 191 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 17,441 miles on the odometer. With a 17.8% failure rate, the 2010 Joyride is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 Sym Joyride is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 1.0% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 0.5%. Motorcycle tyres follows at 0.5%.
Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall Joyride page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.0% | 2 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 0.5% | 1 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.5% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 17,441 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.60 | 1.0% | 2 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.30 | 0.5% | 1 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.30 | 0.5% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2010 Sym Joyride has an MOT pass rate of 82.2% based on 191 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 17,441 miles on the odometer. With a 17.8% failure rate, the 2010 Joyride is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2010 Sym Joyride, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 17,441 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle suspension — 1.0% of failures
Motorcycle suspension issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 2010 Sym Joyride models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.5% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2010 Sym Joyride models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Motorcycle tyres — 0.5% of failures
Motorcycle tyres issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2010 Sym Joyride models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.