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KV53 PKX

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 PKX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 129,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 123,958 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 123,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,835 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 117,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 112,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,491 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 106,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 98,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,519 miles

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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 90,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 82,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,174 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 73,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light stopping on

o/s front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,060 miles

air bag light stopping on

o/s front tyre low on inside edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,479 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 60,479 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 43,539 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

offside parking brake VERY NOISEY on application

Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,227 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 27,205 miles

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

front pads getting close to limit

offside rear tyre on limit(225/45zr18)

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 PKX is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KV53 PKX, 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 PKX is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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