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KX06 VLK

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,145 mi
Last recorded101,145 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 VLK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both rear radius arm bushes slightly worn, not resulting in excessive movement

slight oil leak

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,251 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both rear slight corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,617 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 97,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,134 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,933 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,995 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 60,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2011 49,995 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,003 miles

o/s rear tyre unevan tread wear inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2010 26,994 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre unevan tread wear inner edge

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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KX06 VLK is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,956 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX06 VLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX06 VLK registered?

KX06 VLK is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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