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VX05 SKZ

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Blue Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,994 mi
Last recorded5,994 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 SKZ
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 5,994 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 5,994 miles

Drive chain excessively worn split link missing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 5,985 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside, inner wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2014 5,958 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 1,666 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside handle bar grip moves slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2011 1,666 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside handle bar grip moves slightly

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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VX05 SKZ is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Blue with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 3,424 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 VX05 SKZ, 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 21 years old, this Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX05 SKZ registered?

VX05 SKZ is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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