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SG18 VTM

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,376 mi
Last recorded73,376 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG18 VTM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 73,376 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 63,794 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,450 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 53,450 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,994 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 35,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,618 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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SG18 VTM is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 33,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG18 VTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 8 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG18 VTM registered?

SG18 VTM is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is SG18 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG18 VTM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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