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CK18 PLU

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,890 mi
Last recorded69,890 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK18 PLU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 69,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 63,807 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 63,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central to inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on outer edge, at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (bald on outer edge/shoulder) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 49,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,440 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 45,440 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement with worn brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 37,527 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 37,527 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damage - 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear service brake efficiencies poor

Pass 15 Apr 2021 30,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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CK18 PLU is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CK18 PLU, 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.

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What year was CK18 PLU registered?

CK18 PLU is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is CK18 PLU safe to buy?

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