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PE52 KFU

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,426 mi
Last recorded161,426 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 KFU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 161,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 148,506 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 140,658 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 129,232 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 129,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres treads low

Pass 8 Dec 2008 118,058 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut[slight]

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2008 118,058 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut[slight]

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2007 106,570 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 106,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Heatshield Insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2006 97,353 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 97,353 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 75,324 miles

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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PE52 KFU is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 70,051 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 PE52 KFU, 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 24 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE52 KFU registered?

PE52 KFU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is PE52 KFU safe to buy?

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