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VK05 KZT

2005 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,482 mi
Last recorded61,482 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KZT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer door handle defective

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,815 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,346 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 52,346 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,938 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 48,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,223 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust deteriorating

srs light on

Fail 30 Jul 2012 42,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorating

srs light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,200 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,383 miles

gaffer tape on rear bumper

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,445 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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VK05 KZT is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 58,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK05 KZT, 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 21 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK05 KZT registered?

VK05 KZT is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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