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KU52 RUA

2002 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,015 mi
Last recorded161,015 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 RUA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 161,015 miles

All four tyres have slight damaged in outer sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 160,430 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 160,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 160,425 miles

battery weak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 160,425 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery weak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 160,384 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 160,385 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 160,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 157,777 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 157,776 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 153,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 153,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 140,178 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 117,656 miles

highbrake high

rear tyres different size two front

Fail 28 Jan 2008 117,110 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear tail lights defective

Pass 30 Jan 2007 88,980 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 88,776 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

door warning light on

o/s front inner wing insecure

srs light on

Pass 30 Sep 2005 64,661 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror surround missing

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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KU52 RUA is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KU52 RUA, 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 KU52 RUA registered?

KU52 RUA is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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