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VU06 XCO

2006 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,491 mi
Last recorded80,491 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XCO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 80,491 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 76,934 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 72,913 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,294 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 64,294 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 54,147 miles

N/S REAR TYRE 2.8MM TREAD & SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 28 May 2013 54,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S REAR TYRE 2.8MM TREAD & SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 42,363 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 42,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 30,655 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 24,899 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 24,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,987 miles

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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VU06 XCO is a 2006 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 XCO, 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 20 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU06 XCO registered?

VU06 XCO is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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