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VU06 XAC

2006 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,655 mi
Last recorded127,655 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 MG Zt-t72,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XAC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 127,655 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 127,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2024 127,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side excess travel and failed brake test (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm tread - tire size = 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front undertray missing

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipe at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread - tire size = 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper top strut mount dry

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread - tire size = 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipe at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread - tire size = 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsf and nsr doors damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2023 106,740 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front under tray loose hanging down

Nearside Front door has damage

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

Nearside Rear door has damage

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 106,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear door has damage

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front under tray loose hanging down

Nearside Front door has damage

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts & rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 90,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sholder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts & rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sligthy worn inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sligthy worn inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pad anti rati clip missing

just passed emissions

Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 73,842 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 73,842 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 69,340 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2017 64,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 58,873 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 58,873 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 53,216 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 48,039 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 48,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 42,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 37,977 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 37,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 32,505 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 26,674 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 26,674 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 May 2009 21,331 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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VU06 XAC is a 2006 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 72,888 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 VU06 XAC, 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 20 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU06 XAC registered?

VU06 XAC is a 2006 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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