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RE05 MKK

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,451 mi
Last recorded54,451 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 MKK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 54,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Characters beginning to fade (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner rack end ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner rack end ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 52,270 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

slight misting if diesel around fuel tank

Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,886 miles

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

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

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

slight misting if diesel around fuel tank

Fail 22 Mar 2022 50,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight misting if diesel around fuel tank

Pass 12 Apr 2021 49,606 miles

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

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))

fuel tank supports corroded

parking brake efficiency only just within limits

under covers engine bay covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2021 49,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

fuel tank supports corroded

parking brake efficiency only just within limits

under covers engine bay covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,806 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,598 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2013 36,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,706 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,164 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,806 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 16,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,866 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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RE05 MKK is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE05 MKK, 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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RE05 MKK is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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