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SO02 KTD

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 KTD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 101,460 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 101,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 91,760 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 91,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,915 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 77,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight damage to front n/s tyre wall

unable to access n/s and o/s outer body sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,431 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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SO02 KTD is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 70,051 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO02 KTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO02 KTD registered?

SO02 KTD is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is SO02 KTD safe to buy?

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