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BL54 KVO

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KVO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 128,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,394 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 122,394 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 118,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 118,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between midsection and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flatspot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 105,300 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,321 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,766 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,066 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,102 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 78,403 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 67,727 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,390 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,550 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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BL54 KVO is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL54 KVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 KVO registered?

BL54 KVO is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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