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AU59 AKV

2009 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,043 mi
Last recorded46,043 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 AKV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,043 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,696 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,548 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 40,548 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,145 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,188 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,170 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 29,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,949 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 18,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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AU59 AKV is a 2009 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 29,014 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU59 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU59 AKV registered?

AU59 AKV is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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