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SM18 XLY

2018 MG ZS

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,468 mi
Last recorded61,468 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 XLY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 61,468 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and trays

Pass 27 Aug 2025 56,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Aug 2024 51,282 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tpms light is on

undertrays cover some components

Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,566 miles

undertrays cover some components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,203 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 Aug 2022 41,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (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 XLY is a 2018 MG ZS in Orange 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 SM18 XLY, 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

How do I check the history of SM18 XLY?

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What year was SM18 XLY registered?

SM18 XLY is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 10 August 2018.

Is SM18 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 XLY 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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