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KN52 EXS

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,320 mi
Last recorded81,320 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 EXS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner egde

Slight power steering fluid leak around rack

Fail 20 Apr 2018 81,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner egde

Slight power steering fluid leak around rack

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,266 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 75,266 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,325 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 72,323 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% n/s/f wheel binding excessively (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,890 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 58,714 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 58,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,400 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery leads loose

No air filter fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,873 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 48,873 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,676 miles

ADVISE:- child seat fitted to o/s/r, n/s/f/tyre close to limit,o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall/tread, both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 46,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE:- child seat fitted to o/s/r, n/s/f/tyre close to limit,o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall/tread, both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,919 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 43,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,298 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,380 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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KN52 EXS is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KN52 EXS, 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 KN52 EXS registered?

KN52 EXS is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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