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CU51 MGK

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,748 mi
Last recorded105,748 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 MGK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 105,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 104,481 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,954 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 101,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 10 Dec 2020 97,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,865 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 96,063 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 94,679 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 94,674 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 93,665 miles

nail in rhr tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,929 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,428 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,537 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,879 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear subframe shows corrossion

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,718 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 74,718 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,077 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 48,952 miles

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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CU51 MGK is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 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 CU51 MGK, 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 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU51 MGK registered?

CU51 MGK is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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