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SK05 NMU

2005 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,447 mi
Last recorded73,447 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 NMU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 73,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,921 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 68,872 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 67,668 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 63,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 59,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 55,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,066 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,786 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,786 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 39,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,600 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 23,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,195 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 18,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,606 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,825 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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SK05 NMU is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK05 NMU, 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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What year was SK05 NMU registered?

SK05 NMU is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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