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SM18 NUP

2018 MG ZS

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,901 mi
Last recorded50,901 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 NUP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 50,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2026 50,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside at chassis legs / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 50,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at the nearside of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside at chassis legs / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 40,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,999 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 30,999 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 27,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 26,858 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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SM18 NUP is a 2018 MG ZS in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SM18 NUP, 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.

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What year was SM18 NUP registered?

SM18 NUP is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 27 July 2018.

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