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KAA 276Y

2005 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

169,755 mi
Last recorded169,755 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAA 276Y
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 169,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 169,753 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 158,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 158,178 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter holed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre close to limit and very heavily worn on edges

Offside Front 205/45/17 close to limit and very heavily worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area and o/s engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cooling fans not working and n/s fan motor smoking when engine gets hot

Pass 22 Sep 2023 154,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 149,546 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog switch sticky

both front upper ball joint dust covers deteriorated

horn intermittent

lower part of the front bumper is missing

Fail 27 Aug 2022 149,546 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog switch sticky

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front upper ball joint dust covers deteriorated

horn intermittent

lower part of the front bumper is missing

Pass 11 Aug 2021 145,023 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 145,023 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 138,408 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 138,408 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 126,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside handbrake performance low

Windsreen Top tint strip fitted. not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 6 Aug 2019 126,116 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Thick black smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached Hi Level lamp (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside handbrake performance low

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

Windsreen Top tint strip fitted. not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 118,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

horn intermittent

Pass 1 Aug 2016 110,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 110,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 107,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn weak.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

sun strip fitted.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn weak.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

nearside parking brake cable fouling exhaust.

sun strip fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,189 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust hitting underside of vehicle.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 99,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust hitting underside of vehicle.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,515 miles

Engine Oil Level Low & Oil Leak @ Turbo Area.

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 98,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Engine Oil Level Low & Oil Leak @ Turbo Area.

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,042 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake pads close to limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition and corroded

small chip in screen

Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,042 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads getting low

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake pads close to limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition and corroded

small chip in screen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,318 miles

Nsf inner CV boot has a small hole in it

Rear silencer in poor condition

both rear tyres are low on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,095 miles

engine splash gaurd loose

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2010 63,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine splash gaurd loose

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,935 miles

N/S wiper slightly smearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,194 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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KAA 276Y is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2005 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 58,252 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 KAA 276Y, 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 21 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KAA 276Y is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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