RegVerdict Model Intelligence
MG ZT reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,155 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,155 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 69% of MG ZT cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in seat belts.
69%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 65% of peers
+8.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
2,155 tests · fleet 61%
69%
Where the ZT fails
Suspension91
Brakes92
Body & structure97
Steering97
Tyres97
Lights & electrics92
Fails more often on seat belts. Holds up better on visibility, tyres, lights & electrics.
Share of 13 years and older MG ZT MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the MG ZT tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on MG ZT models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Suspension · flagged on ~9% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~8% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~8% of MOTs
- Seat belts · flagged on ~4% of MOTsAbove average
Common questions
Is the MG ZT reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the MG ZT holds up well for its age: 69% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 65% of similar-age models. Give seat belts a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a MG ZT?
First-time MOT pass rates for the MG ZT in 2024: 13 years and older, 69%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a MG ZT MOT?
For MG ZT cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are seat belts (3.5% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).
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