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VU06 YLY

2006 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,112 mi
Last recorded149,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 YLY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 149,112 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 149,112 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 140,502 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 140,502 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 134,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 130,638 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 130,628 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 126,549 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 111,113 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 96,356 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 96,356 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 83,585 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2012 68,711 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 38,532 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 38,386 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,923 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 YLY is a 2006 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

VU06 YLY is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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