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Y118 KKW

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,637 mi
Last recorded104,637 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 KKW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,637 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,501 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Coolant level above max line

Exhaust flexi caging come adrift

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriated but no play

Indicator repeaters showing white slightly

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Oil leak at rear of engine

PAS fluid level above max line

Play in rear engine/subframe mount

Various rear axle bushes deteriated but no play

Fail 12 Sep 2013 99,501 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Coolant level above max line

Exhaust flexi caging come adrift

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriated but no play

Indicator repeaters showing white slightly

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Oil leak at rear of engine

PAS fluid level above max line

Play in rear engine/subframe mount

Various rear axle bushes deteriated but no play

Various scuff/marks on wheels

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,432 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 86,536 miles

Airbag light on dash

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 May 2012 86,536 miles

Airbag light on dash

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 84,679 miles

airbag light on

slight play o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2010 84,670 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

airbag light on

brake fluid on minimum

rear brake discs heavaly corroded

slight play o/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,590 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE BALD CENTRAL 3/4 BUT GROOVES ARE NOT CUT AS DEEP CONTAINING TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

O/S/R CHASSIS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SILL COVER FITTED

THE FRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

THE O/S/F POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

Fail 16 Apr 2009 79,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE BALD CENTRAL 3/4 BUT GROOVES ARE NOT CUT AS DEEP CONTAINING TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

O/S/R CHASSIS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SILL COVER FITTED

THE FRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

THE O/S/F POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,660 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 72,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 65,673 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 65,673 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 58,770 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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Y118 KKW is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 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 Y118 KKW, 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 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y118 KKW registered?

Y118 KKW is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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