2022 MG ZS Electricity · PE22 ZVC

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 18 March 2026 at 65,775 miles, which remains valid until 17 March 2027. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening. Comparing the March 2025 pass at 47,911 miles against the March 2026 pass at 65,775 miles, the tester flagged a growing list of corrosion and wear items rather than resolving them. Rear brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in both tests, indicating a persistent braking issue that has not been addressed across two consecutive annual inspections. More critically, the most recent test added advisories for corrosion on all four coil springs and worn rear suspension arm bushes on both sides, suggesting the underbody condition has deteriorated noticeably in the past year. The mileage accumulation is high for a 2022-registered vehicle. It has covered approximately 17,864 miles in the twelve months between the two recorded tests alone, averaging over 1,488 miles per month. This sustained high-mileage use accelerates wear on consumable components and places greater stress on suspension, braking, and drivetrain systems. The MOT record contains only two entries for a vehicle now over four years old, which is a sparse service history. The absence of earlier annual tests makes it difficult to determine whether these faults are recent developments or long-standing conditions that previous owners chose to leave unresolved. A buyer should prioritise a thorough underbody inspection. The corrosion affecting all four coil springs is a structural concern that can lead to spring fracture, particularly under load or over sharp road impacts. The worn rear suspension arm bushes on both sides will introduce play into the rear suspension geometry, potentially causing uneven tyre wear and vague handling. The recurring advisory for worn and pitted rear brake discs suggests the braking system has been operating with compromised friction surfaces for at least a year. A pre-purchase inspection should measure disc thickness and check for lipping, and the rear calipers should be examined for binding, which is a common cause of premature disc wear and pitting. Beyond the flagged items, the high annual mileage warrants a close look at the front brake discs and pads, the condition of all four tyres for uneven wear, and the operation of the front suspension components, which were not flagged in the latest test but will have absorbed significant use. The rear seat area should also be inspected for access to mountings and belt condition, given the child seat obstruction noted in the 2025 test. Overall, the record points to a vehicle that has been driven hard and maintained reactively rather than preventatively.