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AV05 LPA

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,707 mi
Last recorded99,707 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LPA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,707 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

both rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

vehicle has small chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,040 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

rear suspension components rusty

slight blow rear exhaust

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

vehicle has small chip in screen

Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,915 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,395 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake warning light illuminating on dash

outer wall of n/s front tyre damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2017 91,391 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake warning light illuminating on dash

outer wall of n/s front tyre damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light illuminating on dash

centre rear brake light disconnected at time of mot

o/s front screen slightly marked

o/s front wiper blade rubber slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre only just legal at time of test

outer wall of n/s front tyre damaged

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight bulge in inner wall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,276 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,725 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AV05 LPA is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 LPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV05 LPA registered?

AV05 LPA is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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