MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 4,458 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
4,458
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (90%)
Years Covered
3
About the MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech
The MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech was MOT tested 4,458 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 3,109 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 29,669 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 22,577 miles.
Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the ZS Excite Vti-Tech performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MG range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech by Year
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Questions about the MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech
Is the MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 4,458 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 90%.
Which year MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 88%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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