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SN55 CAU

2006 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,519 mi
Last recorded159,519 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 MG Zt-t72,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 CAU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 159,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both when fully extended (2.7.3)

excessive play in offside steering rack inner joint

nearside front to rear brake pipe cleaned and undersealed

oil leak

rear light lamp units loose

wipers torn

Fail 31 May 2016 159,440 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of nearside front to rear along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both when fully extended (2.7.3)

excessive play in offside steering rack inner joint

oil leak

rear light lamp units loose

wipers torn

Fail 12 May 2016 159,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear at rear beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both when fully extended (2.7.3)

excessive play in offside steering rack inner joint

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside wiper blade torn

oil leak

rear lamp units loose

Pass 3 Jun 2015 152,028 miles

Oil leak

front brakes low and slight judder in o/s/f brake

n/s/f wing damaged and side repeater cover missing

Fail 25 May 2015 151,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front brakes low and slight judder in o/s/f brake

n/s/f wing damaged and side repeater cover missing

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 143,615 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 143,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 143,366 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 135,204 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 129,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 92,010 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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SN55 CAU is a 2006 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 72,888 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 Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN55 CAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN55 CAU is a 2006 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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