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CV18 CTU

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,299 mi
Last recorded93,299 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 CTU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 93,299 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 93,299 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,773 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 81,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 55,601 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,352 miles

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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CV18 CTU is a 2018 MG ZS in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV18 CTU, 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 CV18 CTU registered?

CV18 CTU is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is CV18 CTU safe to buy?

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