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KN52 SZO

2002 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,596 mi
Last recorded155,596 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 SZO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 155,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 155,596 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2016 150,065 miles

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

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

oil leak

play in steering

rear syspenshion corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 147,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 141,424 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2014 141,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 121,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,619 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid warning light on but cylinder is full

Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,083 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside macpherson strut top bearing slightly stiff

offside macpherson strut top bearing slightly stiff

Pass 15 Dec 2009 93,666 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 93,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/r shock dust cover detatched

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,964 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 80,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Dec 2006 66,423 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,377 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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KN52 SZO is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN52 SZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN52 SZO registered?

KN52 SZO is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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