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YBV 1Y

2006 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,095 mi
Last recorded132,095 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zt-t72,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBV 1Y
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 132,095 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 130,228 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 130,228 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,073 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 128,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 125,709 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,332 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,913 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 117,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,697 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 115,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,455 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 106,516 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 106,515 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,322 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,812 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,626 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 1 Nov 2012 83,886 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,034 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,753 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 53,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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YBV 1Y is a 2006 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 72,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBV 1Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YBV 1Y registered?

YBV 1Y is a 2006 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is YBV 1Y safe to buy?

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