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SO02 KCU

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,372 mi
Last recorded91,372 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 KCU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2016 91,372 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested no reading at tail pipe (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan( marked with chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing ( marked with chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at rear inner arch(marked with chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (marked with chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (marked with chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at inner arch (marked with chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded frontto rear (marked with chalk ) (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Front damage to wing

Offside Front wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,030 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2015 87,030 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 71,018 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,153 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,917 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 53,917 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,075 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 44,075 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,107 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,510 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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SO02 KCU is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 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 SO02 KCU, 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 24 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO02 KCU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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