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DX06 VFA

2006 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,410 mi
Last recorded6,410 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 VFA
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2019 6,410 miles

Halfshaft securing bolt loose rear drive sprocket loose on hub (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body insecure wing panel, fairing insecure,, bracket broken (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only parking brake lever, will not lock in position (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Body not fully secure fixing bolts missing from o/s and n/s rear lower wheel arch mounts,,, recommend attention (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn, but not excessively recommend replace (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, sidewalls perished and cracking,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drive sprockets worn,, recommend replace

front exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front road wheels toeing out to excess,,, recommend attention

front tyres 165/70/10,,, rear tyres 225/40/10

suspect odometer not working

Pass 22 May 2018 6,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

several front suspension ball joint dust covers perishing

slight play nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 6,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 6,089 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 6,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

main beam warning light not working

Fail 15 Oct 2012 5,542 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

main beam warning light not working

Fail 6 Aug 2012 5,516 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

main beam warning light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2011 2,370 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 2,367 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 1,529 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 1,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 VFA is a 2006 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2006 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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