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KF51 VZT

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,886 mi
Last recorded116,886 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 VZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 116,886 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 116,885 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust rusting

Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,947 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 113,945 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs rusting

centre brake pipes rusting by securing clips to floor

passangers side washer jet weak

rear metal brake pipes by fuel tank rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2012 111,167 miles

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

both front tyres close to limits

rear brake discs rusting

rear metal brake pipes rusting

slight damage to passangers side front bumper

Pass 19 Dec 2011 107,552 miles

both front tyres wearing low

centre and rear metal brake pipes rusting by mounting clips

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 22 Dec 2010 103,982 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 103,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

centre to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

drivers side rear tyre on limits

rear brake discs rusting on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 100,488 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chips in windscreen

passangers side rear tyre low on outer edge

rear exhaust box startring to rust

Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,056 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 96,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 91,226 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 91,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is on the limit !

Pass 13 Dec 2006 86,063 miles

off side main brake pipe corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2006 86,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side main brake pipe corroded

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2005 79,632 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 79,632 miles

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

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

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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KF51 VZT is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 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 KF51 VZT, 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 25 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KF51 VZT registered?

KF51 VZT is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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