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CU04 DRV

2004 Smc Quadzilla

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,006 mi
Last recorded1,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Smc Quadzilla2,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 DRV
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 1,006 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 2,252 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no plate light dim

Fail 8 Feb 2013 2,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 2,228 miles

Headlight isn't going to dazzle anyone!

Number plate secured with cable ties

Offside rear wheeel seems to have movement on splines

Some play/wear in lower steering column bushing and track rod ends

Fail 3 Jan 2012 2,227 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Headlight isn't going to dazzle anyone!

Number plate secured with cable ties

Offside rear wheeel seems to have movement on splines

Rear brake efficiency 22% - Minimum requirement 25%

Some play/wear in lower steering column bushing and track rod ends

Pass 3 Oct 2009 2,149 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in bottom steering bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 1,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering column joints

Fail 2 Jun 2008 1,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Chain slack

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in steering

How Reliable is the Smc Quadzilla?

Based on 1,490 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 35
registration plate missing 29
position lamp(s) not working 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
wheel bearing has excessive play 14
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CU04 DRV is a 2004 Smc Quadzilla in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Smc Quadzilla models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 2,713 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smc Quadzilla fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU04 DRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Quadzilla typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smc Quadzilla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU04 DRV is a 2004 Smc Quadzilla, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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