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VX55 JFY

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

8,001 mi
Last recorded8,001 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 JFY
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 8,001 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 8,109 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 8,074 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Brake hose slightly chafed T piece insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint locking device missing

Offside Front lower ball joint locking device missing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 7,995 miles

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

n/s front brake disc slightly fluctuating

Fail 25 Oct 2016 7,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

n/s front brake disc slightly fluctuating

Pass 20 Oct 2015 7,790 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 7,787 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 6,590 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 6,590 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,234 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 6,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 5,903 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 5,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,512 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 4,377 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drive chain slightly loose

nearside front shock covered by giators

offside front shock covered by giators

rear shock covered by giators

Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,377 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drive chain slightly loose

nearside front shock covered by giators

offside front shock covered by giators

rear shock covered by giators

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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VX55 JFY is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VX55 JFY, 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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VX55 JFY is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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