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CU05 KZA

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 KZA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 67,449 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 67,449 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,788 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,580 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,631 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 52,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2011 45,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2010 657,126 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,402 miles

unable to see all brake pads

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,448 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 27,448 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CU05 KZA is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 58,252 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 CU05 KZA, 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 21 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU05 KZA registered?

CU05 KZA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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