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KV53 KHK

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,423 mi
Last recorded157,423 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KHK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 157,423 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under tray (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2016 153,358 miles

NSR light unit slightly insecure

OSF indicator light lens broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 153,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch trim (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn low on edges of tread

Engine under tray fitted but is insecure

Nearside Rear light unit partially loose

Offside Front indicator light unit damaged

Rear sub frame and various rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 29 Jul 2015 143,162 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 130,240 miles

exhaust has slight blow

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 130,643 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 125,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 125,084 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 118,841 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 113,355 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 113,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 108,024 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 108,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 100,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 92,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 83,581 miles

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 KHK is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KHK, 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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KV53 KHK is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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