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SV54 SVY

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,141 mi
Last recorded59,141 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 SVY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,141 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 59,141 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,380 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 54,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light stays on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,785 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 28,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,843 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2007 14,436 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 14,436 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

a.b.s light stays on.

front tyres wearing on outer edge.

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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SV54 SVY is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 SV54 SVY, 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 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV54 SVY registered?

SV54 SVY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is SV54 SVY safe to buy?

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