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SP52 SWK

2002 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,415 mi
Last recorded124,415 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 SWK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 124,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,285 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Coolant leak

Exhaust flexi slightly blowing

Fuel tank straps badly corroded

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING POSSIBLY BROKEN BUT UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT

Nearside rear brake disc badly corroded & pitted

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE ANTI RATTLE SPRING MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR SILL CORRODED

Slight play in steering coloumn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 112,046 miles

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Coolant leak

Exhaust flexi slightly blowing

Fuel tank straps badly corroded

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING POSSIBLY BROKEN BUT UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT

Nearside rear brake disc badly corroded & pitted

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE ANTI RATTLE SPRING MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR SILL CORRODED

Slight play in steering coloumn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 92,942 miles

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

n/s/r tyre signs of wear outside edge

Fail 25 Oct 2012 80,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,833 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,083 miles

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

heatshield insecure

o/s/r door does not open from outside

Fail 14 Oct 2011 72,067 miles

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

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

heatshield insecure

o/s/r door does not open from outside

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,710 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,710 miles

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

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

Front tyres are near wear limit.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 47,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,378 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 38,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 29,894 miles

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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SP52 SWK is a 2002 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP52 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP52 SWK registered?

SP52 SWK is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is SP52 SWK safe to buy?

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