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MG56 ALE

2006 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,033 mi
Last recorded59,033 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG56 ALE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 59,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,219 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 57,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,153 miles

nsr tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,635 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 6 Aug 2012 47,633 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front nearside front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,664 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MG56 ALE is a 2006 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MG56 ALE, 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

How do I check the history of MG56 ALE?

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What year was MG56 ALE registered?

MG56 ALE is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MG56 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG56 ALE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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