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YY54 TKA

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,022 mi
Last recorded75,022 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 TKA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,022 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 65,013 miles

both front lowwer arm balljoints dust covers in a poor condition

exhaust in a poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 31 Oct 2014 65,006 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front lowwer arm balljoints dust covers in a poor condition

exhaust in a poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,397 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,498 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 May 2011 42,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 15,974 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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YY54 TKA is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YY54 TKA, 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 YY54 TKA registered?

YY54 TKA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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