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SG20 UCM

2020 MG ZS

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,983 mi
Last recorded29,983 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 MG ZS27,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG20 UCM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 29,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered+2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered +2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 10 Apr 2026 29,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered+2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered +2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 24 Mar 2025 22,720 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 22,720 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 18,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 13,621 miles

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

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

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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SG20 UCM is a 2020 MG ZS in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 27,237 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG20 UCM, 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 6 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG20 UCM registered?

SG20 UCM is a 2020 MG ZS, first registered on 20 March 2020.

Is SG20 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG20 UCM shows 6 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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