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VO05 KBV

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,856 mi
Last recorded114,856 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KBV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 102,943 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,941 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs slightly corroded

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,204 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,134 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,388 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,217 miles

1/ part of high level stop light in/op 2/ brake pad & air bag warning lights on.

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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VO05 KBV is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 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 VO05 KBV, 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 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO05 KBV is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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