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KF05 VBN

2005 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,106 mi
Last recorded162,106 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 VBN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 162,106 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 153,815 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 153,815 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,147 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 152,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 136,787 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

both front wiperblades are smearing slightly

parking brake lever is near the end of its travel

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,288 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,288 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,168 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 65,168 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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KF05 VBN is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KF05 VBN, 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 KF05 VBN registered?

KF05 VBN is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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