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CU16 UXC

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,015 mi
Last recorded50,015 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 UXC
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 50,015 miles

Corrosion rear axle

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,616 miles

Corrosion rear axle

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

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 48,616 miles

Corrosion rear axle

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

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 47,908 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 47,908 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 47,905 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Coolant leak steel pipe under sump ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f slight in rack ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust flex corroded ,

Fail 10 May 2022 42,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f slight in rack ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust flex corroded ,

Pass 11 May 2021 30,050 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,141 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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CU16 UXC is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 34,138 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 10 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU16 UXC registered?

CU16 UXC is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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