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KN03 VVG

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,605 mi
Last recorded159,605 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 VVG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 159,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm also very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 159,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm also very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 156,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 153,475 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 153,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 143,206 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak on engine

screen chipped out of view

Fail 6 Sep 2019 142,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

screen chipped out of view

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 133,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,220 miles

bonnet not shutting correctly

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 128,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet not shutting correctly

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 125,335 miles

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

n/s washer jet not working

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2010 117,564 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 117,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear brake discs pitted

Brake pipes corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2009 106,695 miles

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

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

both front brake discs's worn badly on inner edge's

brake pad warning light on

large stone chip outside zone a on o/s

Fail 6 Jun 2009 106,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs's worn badly on inner edge's

brake pad warning light on

large stone chip outside zone a on o/s

Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,632 miles

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

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

both front brake disc`s worn badly on inner edge`s

brake pad warning light stay`s on

large stone chip outside zone a o/s

o/s front tyte worn to limit and worn on inner and outer edge`s advise change very soon

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,826 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven on edges

engine oil level on minimum mark

handbrake lever travel handbrakeshoes requires adjustment

rattling noise in engine area

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Pass 27 May 2006 78,420 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 78,415 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KN03 VVG is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN03 VVG, 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 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN03 VVG is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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