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KV53 HRO

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,774 mi
Last recorded101,774 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HRO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 101,774 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine lamp on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

frontpipe bracket cracked and bolt broken

Fail 9 Jun 2014 98,190 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine lamp on

frontpipe bracket cracked and bolt broken

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jun 2013 95,054 miles

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front road springs becoming poor in condition

both front top shock mount bearings becoming worn and nosy

check engine light on

n/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 90,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front road springs becoming poor in condition

both front top shock mount bearings becoming worn and nosy

check engine light on

n/s/f brake disc becoming poor in conditoin

n/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,324 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 19 May 2010 74,901 miles

Brake pipes are surface corroded

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 system is heavily surface corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2009 70,857 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,857 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,734 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 66,734 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front inner arch trims adrift

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,131 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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KV53 HRO is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 HRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV53 HRO registered?

KV53 HRO is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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