MG ZS Excite Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free MG ZS Excite car check
Is the MG ZS Excite reliable? We analysed 704 real MOT tests across 271 vehicles to find out.
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The MG ZS Excite is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used MG ZS Excite.
MG ZS Excite — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the MG ZS Excite — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1498cc
- Power
- 106 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.9 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Orange
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 140 g/km Band E
- Emission class
- EURO 6D
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 11 of 50
MG ZS Excite Number Plates
Number plates registered to a MG ZS Excite. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
MG ZS Excite Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical MG ZS Excite owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
MG ZS Excite Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all MG ZS Excite MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the MG ZS Excite Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG ZS Excite THIS CAR | 92.5% | 704 | 36,876 mi | — yrs |
| MG Zr | 69.8% | 651,705 | 57,257 mi | 25 yrs |
| MG Mgf | 66.7% | 546,238 | 62,469 mi | 31 yrs |
| MG Tf | 72.8% | 475,348 | 45,249 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda NHX110 | 83.8% | 941 | 10,689 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the MG Zr (69.8% pass rate) and the MG Mgf (66.7% pass rate), the MG ZS Excite outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific MG ZS ExciteShould you buy a used MG ZS Excite?
The MG ZS Excite has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.5% across 704 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical MG ZS Excite owner drives around 7,092 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.