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DK02 LYU

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,984 mi
Last recorded198,984 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 LYU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 198,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 190,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 170,750 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 170,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2013 153,818 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 153,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 138,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 126,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 115,281 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 115,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 102,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,587 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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DK02 LYU is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK02 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK02 LYU registered?

DK02 LYU is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is DK02 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 LYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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