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KV04 VHR

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,317 mi
Last recorded192,317 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 VHR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 192,317 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 192,312 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Heatshield insecure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Light has water ingress

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 189,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 189,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 179,714 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 179,545 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 174,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 168,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all brake discs corroded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 162,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 162,852 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Passengers front seat buckle not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 160,234 miles

All four tyres on 3mm

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 159,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 158,209 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges and close to the wear bars.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 152,471 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 132,154 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 120,723 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 120,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 110,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 99,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Apr 2010 88,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

both sides rear brake discs corroded into braking surface area, though not to excess or effecting braking efficiencey at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2010 88,265 miles

both sides rear brake discs corroded into braking surface area, though not to excess or effecting braking efficiencey at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 66,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 46,293 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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KV04 VHR is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV04 VHR, 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 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV04 VHR is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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