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C11 VEA

2004 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,817 mi
Last recorded151,817 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 VEA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 151,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 145,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 135,469 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 124,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,206 miles

exhaust rear sections corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 115,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear sections corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 108,896 miles

Front Both front head lights starting to go opaque

Hand brake effort at 16%

Nearside Rear Brake disc very rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,033 miles

Front Head lamp will require cleaning (polishing)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre side wall not to cords

Rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 8 Jun 2018 105,033 miles

Front Head lamp will require cleaning (polishing)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear cut in tyre side wall not to cords

Rear exhaust box delaminating

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Both rear brake discs rusting

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,651 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,651 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,241 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

noise from bottom pulley and alternator

rear exhaust deterorating

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

noise from bottom pulley and alternator

rear exhaust deterorating

Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,810 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f outer tyre edge damaged.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 86,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 86,666 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge and getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 75,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to nearside front of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,355 miles

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

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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C11 VEA is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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 C11 VEA, 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 22 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 C11 VEA registered?

C11 VEA is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is C11 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 VEA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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