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CN56 CAE

2006 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,282 mi
Last recorded50,282 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zt-t72,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 CAE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 50,282 miles

underside corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 47,004 miles

rear exhaust mounts weak

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 7 May 2024 42,372 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 42,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,638 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 29,638 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,377 miles

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

Tyres under inflated.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 25,166 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,611 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 22,344 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 20,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,420 miles

Slight corrosoin offside rear brake disc.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,017 miles

travel on hand brake lever

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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CN56 CAE is a 2006 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 72,888 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 CN56 CAE, 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 20 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN56 CAE registered?

CN56 CAE is a 2006 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 December 2006.

Is CN56 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN56 CAE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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