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EK68 HVM

2018 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,660 mi
Last recorded50,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK68 HVM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 50,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 47,566 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 47,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 42,942 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 42,942 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 39,718 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 39,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 26,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 23,929 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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EK68 HVM is a 2018 MG ZS in Blue with a 999cc 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 EK68 HVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK68 HVM registered?

EK68 HVM is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 10 October 2018.

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