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SY55 BKV

2005 Smc Ram

Red Petrol 164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214 mi
Last recorded214 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 2005 Smc Ram3,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 BKV
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine164cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 214 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 213 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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SY55 BKV is a 2005 Smc Ram in Red with a 164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY55 BKV, 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.

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What year was SY55 BKV registered?

SY55 BKV is a 2005 Smc Ram, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is SY55 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 BKV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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