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KN02 LYJ

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,953 mi
Last recorded159,953 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 LYJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 159,953 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 159,953 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 155,029 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 147,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 142,408 miles

HEAD LIGHT LENSES FROSTING SLIGHTLY

Fail 21 Jun 2018 142,408 miles

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

HEAD LIGHT LENSES FROSTING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 134,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB NOT SITTING SQUARE (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 127,627 miles

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

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

Nearside washer jet partially blocked but functional

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 119,660 miles

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

slight play in lower engine mounting

Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,622 miles

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

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

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

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

small cuts to sidewall of n/s/f tyre due to catching kerb

Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,718 miles

o/s/f tyre 4mm

Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,003 miles

advise all wheels are kerb damaged

all tyres are kerb damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,438 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,422 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,422 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,414 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,846 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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KN02 LYJ is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN02 LYJ, 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 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN02 LYJ registered?

KN02 LYJ is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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