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KR05 XYE

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XYE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,545 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,988 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,832 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 116,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,949 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs inner faces corroded

o/s/r hand brake could be better

Fail 5 Aug 2014 113,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs inner faces corroded

o/s/r hand brake could be better

Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,613 miles

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

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

fine crack on n/s/ winscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2013 111,613 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

fine crack on n/s/ winscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2012 107,774 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 107,759 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Light Lens Cracked But Not affecting The Operation.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,912 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 104,175 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,762 miles

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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KR05 XYE is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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 KR05 XYE, 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 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KR05 XYE is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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