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FV51 KUR

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,253 mi
Last recorded98,253 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 KUR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,367 miles

Front both front tyres starting to wear on edges, especially near side front

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,410 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 91,410 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,871 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,514 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges and rear tyres starting to perish slightly

corrosion starting to appear to rear subframe and suspension arms

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,275 miles

exhaust system corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,214 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 74,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,926 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,012 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,512 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 34,512 miles

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

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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FV51 KUR is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV51 KUR, 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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FV51 KUR is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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