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MG ZS

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,497 cc

Y878 KYAMOT history

Y878 KYA is a blue petrol MG ZS first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,886 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 KYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 KYA was last recorded at 105,886 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,884 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,886 miles
  • 2025 – 105,084 miles
  • 2023 – 103,999 miles
  • 2022 – 100,138 miles
  • 2021 – 99,737 miles
  • 2020 – 99,699 miles
  • 2018 – 98,192 miles
  • 2017 – 93,963 miles
  • 2016 – 91,074 miles
  • 2015 – 85,157 miles
  • 2012 – 76,634 miles
  • 2010 – 73,609 miles
  • 2009 – 69,037 miles
  • 2008 – 61,664 miles
  • 2007 – 56,043 miles
  • 2006 – 49,950 miles
  • 2005 – 38,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,886 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,886 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,886 miles
    Test number
    887442644991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,884 miles (+800)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,884 miles
    Test number
    476491584260
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,084 miles
    Test number
    877261084067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,084 miles (+1,085)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,084 miles
    Test number
    529110241881
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,999 miles (+3,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    951754002032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass100,138 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,138 miles
    Test number
    598926861253
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail100,138 miles (+401)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,138 miles
    Test number
    384153296814
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,737 miles
    Test number
    499206538961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,737 miles (+38)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,737 miles
    Test number
    489261506902
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,699 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,699 miles
    Test number
    970722911497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,192 miles (+4,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    967670480081
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass93,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,963 miles
    Test number
    265745346747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,963 miles (+2,889)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,963 miles
    Test number
    321622651589
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass91,074 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    622056698934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,157 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    648716675134
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteSome brake noise due to car left standing

  16. Fail85,157 miles (+8,523)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    578430175127
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  17. Pass76,634 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,634 miles
    Test number
    846902712294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,601 miles (+2,992)2 dangerous10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    588154162107
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass73,609 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,609 miles
    Test number
    610782790242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,037 miles (+88)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,037 miles
    Test number
    251983499282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Fail68,949 miles (+7,285)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    730556689274
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake imbalance

  22. Pass61,664 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    433565398266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,043 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,043 miles
    Test number
    463268397224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  24. Fail56,043 miles (+6,093)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,043 miles
    Test number
    402928197202
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  25. Pass49,950 miles (+11,116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,950 miles
    Test number
    514643196261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    353503695276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y878 KYA

Does Y878 KYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 KYA is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 KYA?
The MOT on Y878 KYA is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 KYA done?
Y878 KYA was recorded at 105,886 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,205 miles a year.
Has Y878 KYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 KYA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y878 KYA 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 Y878 KYA find?
Y878 KYA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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