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SM54 ALY

2006 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,039 mi
Last recorded60,039 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 ALY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 60,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,345 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 49,826 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,444 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 43,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 38,285 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,157 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,140 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 38,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Dec 2014 38,054 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 38,054 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2011 33,524 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,253 miles

Oil leak

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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SM54 ALY is a 2006 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 SM54 ALY, 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 20 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM54 ALY registered?

SM54 ALY is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SM54 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 ALY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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