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MV55 UAK

2006 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,076 mi
Last recorded89,076 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 UAK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,076 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 88,764 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 88,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 86,258 miles

Signs of corrosion front and rear sub-frames

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 86,258 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed inside face (4.1.D.1b)

Signs of corrosion front and rear sub-frames

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 81,221 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 77,013 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,117 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under guard insecure

n/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall but not gone through to cord

Fail 26 Apr 2012 53,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

engine under guard insecure

n/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall but not gone through to cord

Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,759 miles

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)

air bag light on

nearside rear hand brake performance weak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 42,759 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

air bag light on

nearside rear hand brake performance weak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 36,178 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,178 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,967 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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MV55 UAK is a 2006 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MV55 UAK, 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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MV55 UAK is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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