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KA54 AVU

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,255 mi
Last recorded153,255 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 AVU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 153,255 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust piper corroded and has slight blow.

Nearside Front Lower Fog light slightly loose but not likely to become detached.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres have low tread and balding on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion near front and rear jacking points on inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 142,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Slight corrosion on rear undercarriage.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 132,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Corrosion on lower sill.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 131,008 miles

Front Front headlights deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2020 127,187 miles

Front Both front headlights deteriorated.

Fail 29 Aug 2020 127,187 miles

Front Both front headlights deteriorated.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 122,667 miles

Front Lower Front head lights deteriorated.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 114,880 miles

Front Both front heads light deteriorated.

Front Both rear brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Inner Slight corrosion on inner sill.

Offside Rear Inner Slight repair to arm plating but in good condonation.

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,548 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 110,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,853 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,662 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

offside front tyre wearing low in tread depth.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 89,642 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,979 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes from center to rear

Fail 22 Oct 2013 85,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight corrosion to brake pipes from center to rear

Pass 20 Oct 2012 82,439 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 82,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 78,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,444 miles

nearside front dipped headlamp not as bright as offside headlamp in comparison

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside front dipped headlamp not as bright as offside headlamp in comparison

Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,791 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 55,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,753 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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KA54 AVU is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KA54 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KA54 AVU is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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