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EF52 KVL

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 KVL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 120,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 120,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 111,168 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 111,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 107,651 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 107,651 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,587 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers inop

Fail 1 Jun 2018 102,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

headlamp washers inop

Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,092 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 95,058 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2016 87,581 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges esp N/S

Engine light on

Tank strap quite corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 75,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2015 75,485 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,122 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 60,606 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 60,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2012 56,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 51,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,162 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,683 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,522 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 38,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,432 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,290 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,086 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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EF52 KVL is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 70,051 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 Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF52 KVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF52 KVL is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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