MG ZS: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 9,249 MG ZS cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2001 and 2026.
In a sample of 363 cars, 33.1% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is dipped beam incorrectly aimed (9.6% of inspected cars).
1.3% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 9.6% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 8% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 5.8% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 5.2% |
| Tyre damaged | 3.9% |
| Dipped/main beam not working (properly) | 1.9% |
| Steering linkage joint has too much play | 1.4% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 1.1% |
| Windscreen washer not working properly | 0.8% |
| Tyre pressures on one axle unequal | 0.8% |
Share of 363 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 7.7% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 0.8% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.8% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 9,249 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.3% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.5% |
| First registered | 2001 to 2026 |
All MG ZS passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the MG ZS fail the APK?
In a sample of 363 cars first registered 2012–2021, 33.1% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the MG ZS?
The most common APK defects are: dipped beam incorrectly aimed (9.6%), tyre pressure incorrect (8%), tyre tread depth insufficient (5.8%).
Does the MG ZS have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
Other MG models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.