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NV52 CEA

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 CEA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,716 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 96,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Under covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,083 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 93,808 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,377 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,938 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine is noisy upon idle

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,935 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 77,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,204 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,203 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,581 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 69,581 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,033 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,033 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,872 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,897 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,129 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 45,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 36,302 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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NV52 CEA is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 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 NV52 CEA, 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 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV52 CEA is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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