MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear seats folded time off test
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear seats folded time off test
front brake discs rusty
front sub frame rusty
exhaust rusty
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust rusty
front brake discs rusty
front sub frame rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front subframe slightly corroded
offside front brake back plate missing
Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated
front subframe slightly corroded
offside front brake back plate missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres are a different size to the rear
rear tailgate window rubber deteriorated
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion metal brake pipes
slight play o/s rack drum stick
slight play o/s rack drum stick
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion metal brake pipes
nearside front tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall not showing ply or cord
offside front tyre wearing on the inside
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall not showing ply or cord
offside front tyre wearing on the inside
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK51 VTA is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 2001 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 81,701 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK51 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VK51 VTA is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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