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PE05 NUO

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,568 mi
Last recorded165,568 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 NUO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 165,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 158,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 143,024 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 137,262 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2012 131,863 miles

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 17 Dec 2012 131,804 miles

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

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 21 Dec 2011 125,776 miles

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

o/s parking brake reading poor

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 125,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s parking brake reading poor

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 118,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 118,550 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 104,887 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,285 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 81,285 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,679 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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PE05 NUO is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE05 NUO, 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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What year was PE05 NUO registered?

PE05 NUO is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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