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YK56 ARF

2007 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,036 mi
Last recorded129,036 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 MG Zt53,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 ARF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 129,036 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 129,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 125,040 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 125,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 123,998 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 123,998 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 122,534 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 122,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel arch inner cover loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 119,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel arch inner cover loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper miss alignment

head lamp patterns faint

some parts of vehicle corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2020 117,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper miss alignment

head lamp patterns faint

some parts of vehicle corroding

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre heat shield loose

Fail 4 Mar 2019 103,786 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre heat shield loose

rear exhaust box hangers broken. BOX held up with wire. Also small hole in box

Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 93,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,760 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,073 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,032 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 42,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 2 May 2012 42,626 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 9 May 2011 36,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 30,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,343 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 24,335 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front discs.

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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YK56 ARF is a 2007 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 53,642 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 YK56 ARF, 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 19 years old, this MG Zt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK56 ARF is a 2007 MG Zt, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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