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PY51 FKS

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 FKS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 138,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noiesy

wipers smearing screen

Fail 31 Mar 2012 138,285 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noiesy

wipers smearing screen

Pass 27 Oct 2010 131,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 127,516 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 119,830 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 119,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s headlamp and dipped beam lamp condensated making the beam image blurred

Fail 2 Dec 2006 113,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s headlamp and main beam lamps condensated causing the beam image to be blurred

Pass 2 Dec 2006 113,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s headlamp and main beam lamps condensated causing the beam image to be blurred

Pass 25 Nov 2005 102,694 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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PY51 FKS is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 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 PY51 FKS, 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 25 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PY51 FKS registered?

PY51 FKS is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is PY51 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY51 FKS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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