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PK05 DDU

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,908 mi
Last recorded187,908 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 DDU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 187,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 183,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 183,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 168,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 154,876 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 154,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,468 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 136,723 miles

blow from joint on centre of exhaust

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 8 Apr 2016 123,604 miles

slight blow from exhaust mid section joint

slight cracking on the n/s rear arb linkage dust covers

slight deteriation in the n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush

slight play in n/s front track rod end

Pass 15 Apr 2015 113,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front brake back plate corroded and is very close to disc

slight imbalance on the rear brakes, just ok at time of test

some coolant on top of gearbox, no obvious leak and coolant level fine1

Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,335 miles

front tyres close to wear indicators in centre sections

Fail 28 Mar 2013 90,290 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,130 miles

air bag warning light on

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight play in the n/s rear ARB linkage bottom joint

slight weep from diesel heater at o/s rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,981 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 70,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,552 miles

offside rear stop light slightly dim

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,636 miles

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

o/s stop light dim

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,971 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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PK05 DDU is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK05 DDU, 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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PK05 DDU is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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