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LT05 KNV

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

195,778 mi
Last recorded195,778 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 KNV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 195,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower ball joint securing bolt short only just catching lock nut

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 193,957 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 192,781 miles

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel

Parking Brake Requirements Just Met 17%

Fail 13 Oct 2023 192,781 miles

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel

Parking Brake Requirements Just Met 17%

Pass 3 Oct 2022 186,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 178,130 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 178,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear tyres misshapen and tread depths low

Pass 1 Oct 2020 170,867 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 170,867 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 166,652 miles

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

outer sills and steel brake pipes stating to rust

Fail 31 Aug 2019 166,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

outer sills and steel brake pipes stating to rust

park brake effort poor @ 16 %

Pass 31 Jul 2018 163,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light surface corrosion to brake pipes

parking brake performance only just met - may indicate service or repair required

Pass 26 Jul 2017 152,699 miles

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,605 miles

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2015 131,864 miles

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

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

Pass 7 Oct 2014 126,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,543 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,534 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 111,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,935 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 104,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2010 91,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,351 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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LT05 KNV is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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 LT05 KNV, 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 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT05 KNV is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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