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WA05 PHX

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Multi-colour Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,965 mi
Last recorded3,965 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 PHX
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 3,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 3,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 3,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 3,394 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 3,393 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 2,870 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 2,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 2,820 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 2,820 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 2,168 miles

ignition switch faulty

Pass 1 Jun 2010 1,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 1,051 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 1,051 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WA05 PHX is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Multi-colour with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WA05 PHX, 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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WA05 PHX is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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