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SM68 ZVO

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,176 mi
Last recorded20,176 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM68 ZVO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 20,176 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 14,472 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 14,469 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 12,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 10,342 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 7,733 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 ZVO is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM68 ZVO, 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

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What year was SM68 ZVO registered?

SM68 ZVO is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 5 December 2018.

Is SM68 ZVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM68 ZVO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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