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DX06 SKV

2006 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,649 mi
Last recorded1,649 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 SKV
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 1,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 1,649 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 1,538 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 13,056 miles

chain worn

exhaust close to noise limit

o/s/f indicator damaged and repaired

Fail 19 Dec 2013 13,055 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise threads on fuel cap starting to split

chain worn

rear brake binding

support for o/s/f indicator is bent

Pass 24 Dec 2012 13,150 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 13,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2011 11,931 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in rear caliper slides

Pass 8 Nov 2010 9,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 9,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 9,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DX06 SKV is a 2006 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 3,344 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 DX06 SKV, 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 20 years old, this Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX06 SKV is a 2006 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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