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CK17 ZMU

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,603 mi
Last recorded70,603 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK17 ZMU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 70,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlight has broken tabs but still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 70,602 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlight has broken tabs but still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 65,260 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 63,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,455 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 58,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat switch missing (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 51,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 43,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level is low & suspect radiator is leaking.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge & has a nail in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge & close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge & close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 43,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level is low & suspect radiator is leaking.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge & has a nail in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge & close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge & close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,084 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2020

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How Reliable is the MG 3?

Based on 143,683 MOT tests across 20,731 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,731
On UK Roads
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CK17 ZMU is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CK17 ZMU registered?

CK17 ZMU is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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