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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Sym AY. Check any AY by registration number below.

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95.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.3%

vs Sym Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Sym AY — MOT Reliability Overview

The Sym AY has an average MOT pass rate of 95.7%, which is 10.3 percentage points above the Sym brand average of 85.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the AY is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Sym AY, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Sym AY performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 23 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Sym average: 85.4%
Mileage at 5yr

17k mi

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See detailed fault analysis for Sym AY

Sym AY — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Sym AY MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Sym AY?
The average MOT pass rate for the Sym AY is 95.7% compared to the Sym average of 85.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Sym AY?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Sym AY reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.7%, the Sym AY is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Sym AY?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Sym AY?
Typical mileage for the Sym AY: 17,092 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used AY to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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