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SN55 HVV

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,252 mi
Last recorded51,252 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 HVV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 51,252 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle OR INSIDE (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ADVISORY BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOT CHECKED DUE BINDING BRAKES

ADVISORY EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 51,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 50,358 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 50,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cable snapt (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under side

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both discs corroded

both headlamps faded

exhaust corroded small leak

Fail 20 Nov 2018 49,304 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear both discs corroded

both headlamps faded

exhaust corroded small leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,372 miles

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

both front headlights condensed

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,367 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 45,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,648 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 44,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,610 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,923 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,844 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 38,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,495 miles

All brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel tank showing signs of leaking but not leaking at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,749 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 33,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HVV is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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 HVV, 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 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN55 HVV is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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