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PK05 XVO

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,479 mi
Last recorded97,479 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 XVO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 97,175 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 92,567 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (r clip) for brake pad pin (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 85,936 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear diff weeping

Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,006 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake lever travel

rear diff leaking

Fail 4 Nov 2020 75,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake lever travel

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust back box silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 59,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 59,747 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,647 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,580 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn heavy on inner edge advise wheel alignment

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,340 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,875 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Mar 2012 29,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,265 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake lever near end of travel

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,852 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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PK05 XVO is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK05 XVO, 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 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK05 XVO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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