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MG ZS SE EV

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 833 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

833

Model Years

2021 to 2023

Years Covered

3

About the MG ZS SE EV

The MG ZS SE EV was MOT tested 833 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2021 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 37,116 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 26,034 miles.

Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the ZS SE EV performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MG range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)
£555
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,160
Per month£97/mo

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.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the MG ZS SE EV?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)
vs MG brand average+4% (86% avg)

MG ZS SE EV by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202385%11026,034 mi
202287%68248,344 mi
202198%4137,116 mi

Questions about the MG ZS SE EV

Is the MG ZS SE EV reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2021 to 2023), the MG ZS SE EV averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 833 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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