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HV05 YPA

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,782 mi
Last recorded60,782 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YPA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,821 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,566 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,762 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,508 miles

Coolant leak

Surface corrosion to rear exhaust section and mounting bracket.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,922 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,040 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,184 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 43,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust bracket broken, system still secure

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,463 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,696 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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HV05 YPA is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 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 HV05 YPA, 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 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV05 YPA registered?

HV05 YPA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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