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EU05 PYL

2005 Smc Ram

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smc Ram3,840 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 PYL
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025
Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,594 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2013 5,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 5,064 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 4,336 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 3,820 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smc Ram?

Based on 574 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
175
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 40
Obligatory mirror missing 13
registration plate missing 12
wheel bearing has excessive play 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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EU05 PYL is a 2005 Smc Ram in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Smc Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 3,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smc Ram fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 PYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smc Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 PYL registered?

EU05 PYL is a 2005 Smc Ram, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is EU05 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 PYL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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