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SD53 KVV

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

32,685 mi
Last recorded32,685 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 KVV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 32,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 37,740 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 29,567 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 29,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 28,493 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 28,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 27,169 miles

all brake disc`s pitted

Fail 18 Dec 2013 27,169 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake disc`s pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,983 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,652 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 22,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,121 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,882 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)

air bag light is on

Fail 6 Sep 2007 16,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,704 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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SD53 KVV is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD53 KVV, 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 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD53 KVV registered?

SD53 KVV is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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