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VE51 KNW

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 KNW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 98,183 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 98,183 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 87,948 miles

advise handbrake travel high and efficiency low

advise n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

advise o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

advise possable engine mounting collapsed ~ (excess engine movment)

Fail 11 May 2011 87,948 miles

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

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

advise handbrake travel high and efficiency low

advise n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

advise o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

advise possable engine mounting collapsed ~ (excess engine movment)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,352 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,956 miles

leveling unit on o/s/f suspension has broken bracket

Fail 29 Jan 2009 81,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

leveling unit on o/s/f suspension has broken bracket

Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,401 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,435 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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VE51 KNW is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE51 KNW, 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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What year was VE51 KNW registered?

VE51 KNW is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is VE51 KNW safe to buy?

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