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VA18 FPL

2018 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,684 mi
Last recorded34,684 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 FPL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 34,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 30,477 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 30,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavy corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavy corrosion on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 26,869 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 26,862 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cut to expose cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Rim protector damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2022 22,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Rim protector damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,423 miles

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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VA18 FPL is a 2018 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 33,011 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 VA18 FPL, 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 8 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA18 FPL registered?

VA18 FPL is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is VA18 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 FPL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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