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KN52 SMX

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,855 mi
Last recorded100,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 SMX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 100,855 miles

Heavy corrosion to most steering and suspension parts front and rear

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip under 40mm top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 100,846 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to most steering and suspension parts front and rear

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 99,939 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 99,939 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,801 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 97,800 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,505 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,514 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,141 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 70,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,327 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,737 miles

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2011 60,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,111 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,998 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 50,998 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,497 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut N/S/R tyre Has been moved from frount

Fail 14 Nov 2008 43,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut N/S/F tyre just ok for test

Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,209 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,108 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 30,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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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KN52 SMX is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 KN52 SMX, 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 KN52 SMX registered?

KN52 SMX is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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