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VA03 VKK

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,781 mi
Last recorded172,781 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 VKK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 172,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 161,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 155,094 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 155,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 146,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 134,029 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 134,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 114,220 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s seat belt cover missing

o/s/f bumper damaged

pad warning light on

Fail 26 Oct 2009 114,195 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s seat belt cover missing

o/s/f bumper damaged

pad warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,457 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 96,452 miles

Offside 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2007 77,156 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 52,486 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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VA03 VKK is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 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 VA03 VKK, 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 23 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA03 VKK registered?

VA03 VKK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is VA03 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 VKK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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