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BX06 VTE

2006 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,596 mi
Last recorded70,596 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 VTE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 70,596 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 62,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 55,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,338 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 49,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides and rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 42,556 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 37,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 34,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,727 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,838 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 20,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,513 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,023 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 8,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 4,461 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 4,532 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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BX06 VTE is a 2006 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 BX06 VTE, 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 20 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX06 VTE registered?

BX06 VTE is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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