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KN52 SVF

2002 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,055 mi
Last recorded143,055 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 SVF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2017 143,055 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 139,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 136,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r shock leaking slightly

steering rack leaking oil

Fail 14 Mar 2015 136,371 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r shock leaking slightly

steering rack leaking oil

Pass 7 Apr 2014 133,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Mar 2013 122,909 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2012 114,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 114,030 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 105,849 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 105,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 92,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 81,959 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,653 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 89,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 50,832 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 SVF is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

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

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