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VK52 KZL

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,411 mi
Last recorded43,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 KZL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 43,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 42,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 39,930 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 39,903 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,623 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,198 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 35,197 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,657 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,757 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,879 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,236 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,070 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,040 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,712 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 16,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,833 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,344 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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VK52 KZL is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 61,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK52 KZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK52 KZL registered?

VK52 KZL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is VK52 KZL safe to buy?

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