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CN05 KNS

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,076 mi
Last recorded153,076 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 KNS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 153,076 miles

Emissions not tested eninge cuts out when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure seat back not locking in upright position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall buldging (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near limit 2mm heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 146,936 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked/damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear alloy been repaired

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 146,570 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked/damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear alloy been repaired

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 141,190 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

n/s front tyre wall damaged

rear silencer box deteriorated

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 133,677 miles

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

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2016 133,677 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 125,252 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 125,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 120,955 miles

all brake discs discoloured

surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2012 105,839 miles

slight imbalance on hanbrake

Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,416 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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CN05 KNS is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN05 KNS, 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.

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CN05 KNS is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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