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KM52 XYD

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,483 mi
Last recorded184,483 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 XYD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 184,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 183,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 171,452 miles

n/s/r bump stop worn

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

front exhaust rubber split

o/s and n/s/r suspention top mounts worn

srs warning lamp on

Fail 13 Dec 2012 171,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

front exhaust rubber split

n/s/r bump stop worn

o/s and n/s/r suspention top mounts worn

srs warning lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 161,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 151,859 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

N/S/F Head Lamp Aim Low

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 138,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

very uneven wear on offsidse front tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2009 138,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

very uneven wear on offsidse front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 123,660 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 123,660 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 105,256 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 95,271 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 75,339 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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KM52 XYD is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 70,051 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 KM52 XYD, 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 24 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KM52 XYD registered?

KM52 XYD is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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