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PL05 UAT

2005 Smc Quadzilla

Blue Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,098 mi
Last recorded8,098 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla2,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 UAT
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 8,098 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 8,080 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,704 miles

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

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

drain chain worn,advise replacement.

slight play in clutch lever.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 7,702 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

slight play in clutch lever.

drain chain worn,advise replacement.

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 7,542 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 7,345 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 7,345 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 5,605 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 4,292 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 4,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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PL05 UAT is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla in Blue with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Smc Quadzilla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 2,985 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 PL05 UAT, 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 21 years old, this Smc Quadzilla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL05 UAT is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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