2018 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · SV18 CLR
2018 MG ZS (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 41,499 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV18 CLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 41,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV18 CLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mg Zs (SV18 CLR) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SV18 CLR Mileage History
- 07/08/202330,743 mi
- 27/08/202436,765 mi+6,022 mi
- 11/10/202437,225 mi+460 mi
- 10/10/202541,499 mi+4,274 mi
- 15/10/202541,499 mi
Average of roughly 4,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Modern Petrol)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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