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VK02 XHW

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,736 mi
Last recorded75,736 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 XHW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,976 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,710 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,735 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,735 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,384 miles

can not fully inspect o/s rear seat belt due to childseat being fitted

o/s and n/s front tyres 2mm on outer edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2011 41,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

can not fully inspect o/s rear seat belt due to childseat being fitted

o/s and n/s front tyres 2mm on outer edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,874 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 34,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,593 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 11,971 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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VK02 XHW is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK02 XHW, 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 VK02 XHW registered?

VK02 XHW is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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