MG ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH MOT pass rate
89.0% of 4,020 MG ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH MOT tests pass.
The ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH has a pass rate of 89.0%, a little higher than the average across all MG models (84.6%).
The MG ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH passes its MOT 89.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 90.0% at 0–3 years to 87.8% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.0% | 2,264 | 23,448 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.8% | 1,756 | 27,564 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH
The most common reason the MG ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH fails its MOT is tyres — present in 54.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 54.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 34.2% | Excessively binding |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.4% | Too high |
| Visibility | 12.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 6.5% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.1% | Damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.7% | Not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | Inscription illegible |
| Steering | 0.6% | Has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) |
Related MG models
- MG ZS — 86.8% pass rate
- MG 3 — 81.4% pass rate
- MG HS — 93.9% pass rate
- MG TF — 74.3% pass rate
- MG MGF — 70.1% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH — 91.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MG ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH?
- 89.0% of MG ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH MOT tests pass, based on 4,020 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MG ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH?
- The most common reason the MG ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH fails its MOT is tyres — present in 54.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the MG ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MG service history guide for how to check and keep one.