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DK55 HVE

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,841 mi
Last recorded3,841 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 HVE
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 3,841 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 3,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 2,788 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 2,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 2,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 2,517 miles

nearside track rod end boot split

Pass 13 Aug 2015 2,400 miles

h/brake req.attention

Fail 13 Aug 2015 2,400 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

h/brake req.attention

Pass 30 May 2014 1,987 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 1,984 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 1,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 845 miles

How Reliable is the Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E?

Based on 3,798 MOT tests across 732 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 147
registration plate missing 112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
wheel bearing rough when rotated 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
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DK55 HVE is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 3,424 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 Stinger 250E fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 HVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK55 HVE is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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