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C8 NEN

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,645 mi
Last recorded59,645 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 NEN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 59,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.79 millimetres at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 59,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50R/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65 millimetres at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.79 millimetres at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 41,342 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 15 May 2023 32,766 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 30,925 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 30,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost at minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 24,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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C8 NEN is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 33,011 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 MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 NEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 8 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 NEN registered?

C8 NEN is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 27 November 2018.

Is C8 NEN safe to buy?

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