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VA02 UUV

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,080 mi
Last recorded74,080 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UUV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 74,080 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 74,066 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded through and both rubber mountings broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing. (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm outer ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake wear indicator warning light on .

chip in windscreen out side zones.

engine covers fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,957 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f brake hose has tape on cannot check

Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,957 miles

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

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f brake hose has tape on cannot check

Pass 8 May 2014 67,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubber split at front

Fail 8 May 2014 67,824 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubber split at front

Pass 8 May 2013 66,391 miles

Both front to rear brakes corroded and covered with grease

Both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

Exhaust rubbers splitting on front

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of slight coolant leak Nearside front

Fail 7 May 2013 66,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front to rear brakes corroded and covered with grease

Both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

Exhaust rubbers splitting on front

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of slight coolant leak Nearside front

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,056 miles

O/S/FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND N/S/R

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER REAR BRAKES

THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND PITTED

THE FRONT COOLANT PIPE IS DAMP

THE WINDSCREEN AZONE IS DAMAGED FLUSH REPAIR ??

Fail 1 Mar 2012 63,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

O/S/FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND N/S/R

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER REAR BRAKES

THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND PITTED

THE FRONT COOLANT PIPE IS DAMP

THE WINDSCREEN AZONE IS DAMAGED FLUSH REPAIR ??

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,056 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,766 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine tray loose

exhaust heat-shield loose

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r indicator almost white light

rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Fail 22 Jan 2010 58,702 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine tray loose

exhaust heat-shield loose

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r indicator almost white light

rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 29 Dec 2008 50,323 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air-bag light illuminated

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,569 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 33,078 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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VA02 UUV is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA02 UUV, 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.

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VA02 UUV is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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