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SW02 CKV

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 CKV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,562 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 79,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2010 79,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,846 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear n/s tyre cracked.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 69,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear n/s tyre cracked.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,625 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 49,625 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 39,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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SW02 CKV is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW02 CKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SW02 CKV registered?

SW02 CKV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is SW02 CKV safe to buy?

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