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SV53 NKL

2003 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,520 mi
Last recorded60,520 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 NKL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,520 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 60,520 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

handbrake just passing

osf and nsf brake pipes rusted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,483 miles

Bonnet securing devices in poor condition.

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f metal brake pipe corroded.

N/s/f tyre on 1.6-2mm on edges.

O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded.

O/s/f tyre on 1.6-2mm on edges.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 48,483 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Bonnet securing devices in poor condition.

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f metal brake pipe corroded.

N/s/f tyre on 1.6-2mm on edges.

O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded.

O/s/f tyre on 1.6-2mm on edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,201 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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SV53 NKL is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 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 SV53 NKL, 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 23 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV53 NKL registered?

SV53 NKL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is SV53 NKL safe to buy?

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