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SO52 KVG

2003 MG Z

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,350 mi
Last recorded34,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Z43,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 KVG
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,350 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Mar 2007 16,903 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 10,099 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 10,097 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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SO52 KVG is a 2003 MG Z in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 43,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO52 KVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO52 KVG registered?

SO52 KVG is a 2003 MG Z, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is SO52 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 KVG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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