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KV51 BWW

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,862 mi
Last recorded77,862 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 BWW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 77,862 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 74,734 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 74,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,208 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,025 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,690 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 61,690 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes are damp.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 58,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes are damp.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,996 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,847 miles

The rear tyres are feathering on the inner edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

Washes and wipers.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 49,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

The rear tyres are feathering on the inner edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

Washes and wipers.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,718 miles

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

The rear tyres are feathering on the edges.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 39,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

The rear tyres are feathering on the edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,304 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,171 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2006 31,171 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 24,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 24,139 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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KV51 BWW is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV51 BWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV51 BWW registered?

KV51 BWW is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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