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KV05 ZFM

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,703 mi
Last recorded124,703 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZFM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 124,703 miles

Both front tyres low

Brake pad warning on

N/S/R Seat belt not tested due to child seat installed

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

Fail 2 May 2013 124,601 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres low

Brake pad warning on

N/S/R Seat belt not tested due to child seat installed

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

Pass 1 May 2012 111,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2012 111,322 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes recently replaced

smell of fuel slightly damp round fuel pump (had new clips fitted)

wet test

Pass 8 Apr 2011 104,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inneredge

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 95,388 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 95,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2009 78,615 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 78,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 56,785 miles

horn poor

Fail 16 May 2008 56,785 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

horn poor

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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KV05 ZFM is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 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 KV05 ZFM, 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 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV05 ZFM is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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