Sym City Hopper (2000)
2000 Sym City Hopper
CarHunch analysed 1,061 real MOT records for the 2000 Sym City Hopper.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2000 SYM City Hopper has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 34.9%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which is a serious reliability red flag for any potential buyer. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively rare at 4.8%, so safety failures aren't the primary concern—instead, expect frequent minor mechanical and wear issues.
These vehicles are running at a median mileage of 10,854 miles for their age, suggesting light use, yet they still average 0.42 failures and 0.7 advisories per test, indicating inherent mechanical fragility rather than wear-and-tear from hard miles. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the basics: electrics, brakes, and the cooling system are likely culprits, and budget for regular repairs rather than expecting a trouble-free year.
The 2000 Sym City Hopper passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (80.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 1,061 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2000 Sym City Hopper
Based on MOT data from 1,061 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (100%) | 1,060 | 80.8% | 0.42 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,311 Sym City Hopper vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Sym City Hopper vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Sym City Hopper vehicles fall between 7,019 and 16,509 miles.
2000 Sym City Hopper — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 22% of 2000 Sym City Hoppers are still active.
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (22% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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