MG Zs SE EV (2022)
2022 MG Zs SE EV
CarHunch analysed 1,266 real MOT records for the 2022 MG Zs SE EV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 MG ZS SE EV passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.4% of the time, beating the UK average of 80% and signalling solid early reliability for this budget-friendly electric SUV. Only 7.1% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety issues across the cohort.
With a median mileage of 29,130 miles at test time, these vehicles are showing typical wear for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.3 per car indicates that electric powertrains are proving dependable in everyday use. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and have any pre-purchase inspection focus on the battery management system and charging infrastructure compatibility, since that's where EV-specific problems tend to emerge.
What to check before buying a 2022 MG Zs SE EV
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 MG Zs SE EV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 MG Zs SE EV vehicles fall between 20,043 and 40,467 miles.
2022 MG Zs SE EV — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,150 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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