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KN52 SDX

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,541 mi
Last recorded125,541 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 SDX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,541 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 125,485 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 116,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 116,855 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,444 miles

offside front tyre split outer wall

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 114,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre split outer wall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,228 miles

offside front tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 112,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 109,443 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air-bag warning ligh on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 109,443 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

air-bag warning ligh on

Fail 21 Oct 2011 105,641 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,820 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 99,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,186 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,005 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 86,988 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,756 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 82,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 75,309 miles

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)

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

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

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 SDX is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey 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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

KN52 SDX is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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