MG Zs Excite Vti-Tech
From 4,474 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Zs Excite Vti-Techs fare better: 2022 models pass at 92.6% vs 86.3% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 222 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 222 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 50 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 35 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 25 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 24 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 20 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 16 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 14 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.2% of failures are serious: 35.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £89.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 92.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2021 | 88.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2020 | 86.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zs Excite Vti-Techs tested had between 14,712 and 27,437 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,957 median miles, the Zs Excite Vti-Tech has 0.055 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other MG models
| MG Zs | 81.9% |
| MG 3 | 79.4% |
| MG Zs Exclusive Ev | 89.5% |
| MG Tf | 75% |
| MG Mgf | 72.8% |
Common questions
What is the MG Zs Excite Vti-Tech MOT pass rate?
The MG Zs Excite Vti-Tech has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 4,474 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Zs Excite Vti-Tech?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Zs Excite Vti-Tech is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 222 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Zs Excite Vti-Tech at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Zs Excite Vti-Tech is 21,957 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,712 and 27,437 miles.
Buying a used Zs Excite Vti-Tech?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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