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MP55 AVT

2006 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,099 mi
Last recorded139,099 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 AVT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 139,099 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 139,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 131,470 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 131,463 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and filled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched fitted wrong (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear abs wiring insecure

all brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 121,447 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 121,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst during brake test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 107,415 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 107,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,595 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 96,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded within 30cm of seatbelt anchorages (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded with 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded within 30cm of seatbelt anchorages (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,591 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 78,509 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,903 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre has light cracking on inner edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 58,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,624 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,364 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,147 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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MP55 AVT is a 2006 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MP55 AVT, 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.

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MP55 AVT is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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