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KV51 BZB

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,706 mi
Last recorded107,706 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2015 107,706 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 107,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 105,509 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 105,509 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 87,939 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle struggled to meet emissions requirements due to misfire

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,939 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle struggled to meet emissions requirements due to misfire

Fail 3 Aug 2011 87,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

all brake disc's corroded almost to excess appears vehicle may have been standing?

both rear tyres look under inflated?

clutch pedal anti-slip missing?

drivers door handle not fully secure?

nearside mirror cover missing ?

power steering drive belt split almost to excess?

Pass 18 Sep 2010 83,502 miles

o/s/f seat slightly loose

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,526 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 73,526 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,654 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,786 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 45,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,028 miles

Front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate.

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

SRS/Airbag warning light on.

Fail 1 Dec 2006 40,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Airbag/SRS warning light on.

Front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,869 miles

front brake pads 75% worn †

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 BZB is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

KV51 BZB is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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