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PK52 AMU

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,732 mi
Last recorded96,732 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 AMU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 96,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre begining to perish and has slight wear on inner edge.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 May 2018 96,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen, wipers not tested. (8.2.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre begining to perish and has slight wear on inner edge.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake efficency just met minimum requierment.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,223 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,948 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 78,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 71,775 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,775 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,110 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,511 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,574 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,574 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,286 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 45,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,316 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 40,316 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,427 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 24,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,936 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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PK52 AMU is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PK52 AMU, 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 PK52 AMU registered?

PK52 AMU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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