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BX05 KVH

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,785 mi
Last recorded85,785 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KVH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 85,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,756 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 85,744 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,593 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,725 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 81,584 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 79,460 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 78,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,638 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,466 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,388 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,199 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 38,194 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,534 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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BX05 KVH is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 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 BX05 KVH, 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 21 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 BX05 KVH registered?

BX05 KVH is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BX05 KVH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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