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SM68 ZVL

2018 MG ZS

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,662 mi
Last recorded51,662 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM68 ZVL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 51,662 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 42,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm in parts - cracking on outer edge (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 32,729 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 32,724 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 28,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 20,721 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 20,721 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 12,906 miles

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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SM68 ZVL is a 2018 MG ZS in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM68 ZVL, 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 SM68 ZVL registered?

SM68 ZVL is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 6 December 2018.

Is SM68 ZVL safe to buy?

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