2020 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · YR20 VUL
2020 MG ZS (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 27,731 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR20 VUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 27,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR20 VUL 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 2020 Mg Zs (YR20 VUL) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YR20 VUL Mileage History
- 25/07/202419,619 mi
- 23/07/202524,338 mi+4,719 mi
- 08/07/202627,696 mi+3,358 mi
- 14/09/202627,731 mi+35 mi
- 16/09/202627,731 mi
Average of roughly 3,784 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: Good
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- Stalling When Cold (Petrol)Moderate
Some petrol ZS models have been reported to stall when cold, particularly the DVVT-equipped engines. This is often linked to software calibration or dirty throttle bodies.
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