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GK52 FKU

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,040 mi
Last recorded156,040 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 FKU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 156,040 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 156,040 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 151,432 miles

front and rear number plate in poor condition

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde

rear box in poor condition

rear disc's in poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2013 151,432 miles

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

front and rear number plate in poor condition

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde

rear box in poor condition

rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 144,415 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 144,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 139,452 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 139,452 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 132,874 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 120,909 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 120,909 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML Lamp on.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 106,723 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 95,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 77,511 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 77,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GK52 FKU is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK52 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK52 FKU registered?

GK52 FKU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is GK52 FKU safe to buy?

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