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YK05 ZVW

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,045 mi
Last recorded117,045 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ZVW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,250 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 109,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,886 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 64,837 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 61,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,762 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,778 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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YK05 ZVW is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YK05 ZVW, 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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What year was YK05 ZVW registered?

YK05 ZVW is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is YK05 ZVW safe to buy?

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