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MG ZS

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

A12 SYHMOT history

A12 SYH is a grey petrol MG ZS first used on 12 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 151,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
151,120 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 SYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 SYH was last recorded at 151,120 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,892 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
228 miles
Average per year
4,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,120 miles
  • 2024 – 150,892 miles
  • 2023 – 149,778 miles
  • 2022 – 149,276 miles
  • 2021 – 148,670 miles
  • 2020 – 148,114 miles
  • 2019 – 147,036 miles
  • 2018 – 145,451 miles
  • 2017 – 144,147 miles
  • 2016 – 142,104 miles
  • 2015 – 138,561 miles
  • 2014 – 135,100 miles
  • 2013 – 131,631 miles
  • 2012 – 127,512 miles
  • 2011 – 117,024 miles
  • 2010 – 104,748 miles
  • 2009 – 96,651 miles
  • 2008 – 86,734 miles
  • 2007 – 78,056 miles
  • 2006 – 70,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,120 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front floor corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Bolt missing o/s/f engine mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

35 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,120 miles (+228)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,120 miles
    Test number
    507342541355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass150,892 miles (+1,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,892 miles
    Test number
    893642862549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass149,778 miles (+4)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,778 miles
    Test number
    787760889204
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail149,774 miles (+498)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,774 miles
    Test number
    778910015679
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure front runner mounts insecure/ detached (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass149,276 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,276 miles
    Test number
    671796493684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing o/s/f engine mount
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes poor

  6. Fail149,276 miles (+402)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,276 miles
    Test number
    673117176632
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing o/s/f engine mount
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes poor

  7. Pass148,874 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,874 miles
    Test number
    910365900609
    • AdvisorySLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK MANIFOLD AREA
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

  8. Fail148,868 miles (+198)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,868 miles
    Test number
    689693114791
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK MANIFOLD AREA
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

  9. Pass148,670 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,670 miles
    Test number
    942014810719
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavily corroded

  10. Fail148,670 miles (+556)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,670 miles
    Test number
    649118951790
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavily corroded

  11. Pass148,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,114 miles
    Test number
    292971443623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail148,114 miles (+1,078)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,114 miles
    Test number
    375502041221
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass147,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,036 miles
    Test number
    341730089504
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one of the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Fail147,036 miles (+1,585)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,036 miles
    Test number
    910827419054
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one of the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass145,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,451 miles
    Test number
    490060206036
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Fail145,451 miles (+1,304)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,451 miles
    Test number
    961804142476
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass144,147 miles (+2,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,147 miles
    Test number
    409502508700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryThe eobd light is on

  18. Pass142,104 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,104 miles
    Test number
    448256112575
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake disk very rusty
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak from around rocker cover
    • AdvisoryThe engine management light is on

  19. Fail142,094 miles (+3,533)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,094 miles
    Test number
    602520204890
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed in two places (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake disk very rusty
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak from around rocker cover
    • AdvisoryThe engine management light is on

  20. Pass138,561 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    138,561 miles
    Test number
    796541845074
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside front abs ring cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  21. Fail138,561 miles (+3,461)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,561 miles
    Test number
    908641645021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside front abs ring cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  22. Pass135,100 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    135,100 miles
    Test number
    845272044051
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  23. Fail135,100 miles (+3,469)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,100 miles
    Test number
    948722344081
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  24. Pass131,631 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    131,631 miles
    Test number
    187892233070
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  25. Fail131,625 miles (+4,113)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    208731133084
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  26. Pass127,512 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    127,512 miles
    Test number
    356469112070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  27. Fail127,507 miles (+10,483)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,507 miles
    Test number
    716308812079
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  28. Pass117,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,024 miles
    Test number
    106038131418
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Fail117,020 miles (+12,272)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,020 miles
    Test number
    549748631036
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass104,748 miles (+8,097)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    104,748 miles
    Test number
    524294730066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass96,651 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,651 miles
    Test number
    193652149431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail96,650 miles (+9,916)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,650 miles
    Test number
    804073839037
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  33. Pass86,734 miles (+8,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    86,734 miles
    Test number
    142112648416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  34. Pass78,056 miles (+7,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    481163127027
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  35. Pass70,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    541888936004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about A12 SYH

Does A12 SYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 SYH expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 SYH?
The MOT on A12 SYH expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 SYH done?
A12 SYH was recorded at 151,120 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 4,119 miles a year.
Has A12 SYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 SYH has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on A12 SYH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 SYH find?
A12 SYH passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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