2019 MG ZS 1.0L Petrol · LA69 KFT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 29,394 miles followed a failure due to a nearside front tyre being below the legal limit and multiple rear tyres showing significant wear. While the vehicle passed the retest the very following day, the recurring tyre-related failures suggest that the owner only addresses defects once they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing routine checks. At seven years old, the recorded mileage of 29,394 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,200 miles per year. This low-use pattern explains the lack of mechanical or structural failures, but it introduces risks regarding material degradation. In December 2023 at 20,666 miles, the tester flagged cracking and perishing on the rear tyres, a common symptom of vehicles that sit stationary for long periods without being driven regularly. The mileage gap between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests shows consistent but low-accumulation of miles. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension and alignment specifically, as the uneven wear noted on multiple tyres in 2022 and 2025 often indicates incorrect tracking or worn suspension bushes. Given the history of perishing rubber, the condition of the current tyre set must be checked for sidewall cracking regardless of the remaining tread depth. The brake discs should also be examined for surface pitting or heavy corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from oxidation when the brakes are not used frequently to keep the rotors clean.