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KV51 BYY

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,814 mi
Last recorded73,814 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 BYY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both fron back plate corroded

exhaust moutaing missig on the rear box

Pass 16 May 2013 62,833 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,549 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,549 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 4 May 2011 51,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all brake pipes greased

osr tyre inner side wall cracking

slight brake bind nsf

srs lamp on

Pass 14 May 2010 45,759 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,497 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 25,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 16,636 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 16,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 BYY is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

KV51 BYY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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