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KV53 KXC

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,102 mi
Last recorded192,102 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KXC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 192,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 181,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 177,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind to n/s/f brake

Some suspension components corroded

o/s/f tyre valve perished

Fail 27 Feb 2015 177,091 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Handbrake travel a bit high

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind to n/s/f brake

Some suspension components corroded

n/s/r has 1 of 2 sidelights not working

o/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/r has 1 of 2 sidelights not working

Pass 3 Jan 2014 169,927 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 151,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 135,311 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 135,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 123,785 miles

rear brake discs corroded

noise from hand brake both sides

slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 7 Jan 2010 111,037 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 93,085 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 93,085 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,249 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 54,249 miles

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

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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KV53 KXC is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV53 KXC, 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 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV53 KXC is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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