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VK52 KZP

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,508 mi
Last recorded108,508 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 KZP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Both CATS cut and welded up (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor & chassis piece (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Flexi & Central section of exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor/ chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers on both outer sills

front exhaust mount poor

n/s/f chassis poor

rear fuel and brake pipes poor

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 76,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,095 miles

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

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

covers over both outer sills

front brake discs poor

Fail 8 Dec 2012 67,033 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

covers over both outer sills

front brake discs poor

rear brake discs poor

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,713 miles

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

front brakes out of balance

front discs poor

Fail 13 Dec 2011 57,662 miles

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

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

front brakes out of balance

front discs poor

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,327 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 52,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,631 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 48,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,259 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 38,249 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 32,437 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 25,664 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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VK52 KZP is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK52 KZP, 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 24 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK52 KZP registered?

VK52 KZP is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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