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KV51 BZE

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,978 mi
Last recorded104,978 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 BZE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,978 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlamps faded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 104,978 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlamps faded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 100,104 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both sides headlamp have slightly poor beam image

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 99,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both sides headlamp have slightly poor beam image

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,116 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides headlamp has slightly poor beam image.

rear both sides tyre tread starting to crack and split.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 93,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides headlamp has slightly poor beam image.

rear both sides tyre tread starting to crack and split.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 89,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs wearing

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,261 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

cut to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

o/s/f inner brake pad starting to get low

Fail 20 Jan 2010 82,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

cut to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

o/s/f inner brake pad starting to get low

Pass 26 Jan 2009 76,266 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 76,249 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,899 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 70,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,104 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 52,531 miles

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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KV51 BZE is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 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 KV51 BZE, 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 25 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV51 BZE registered?

KV51 BZE is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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