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CU17 SMO

2017 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,964 mi
Last recorded18,964 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 SMO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 18,964 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 18,964 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 17,433 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 15,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 14,546 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 12,433 miles

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

advice on front suspension bushes wearing

Pass 7 May 2020 9,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2020 9,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 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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CU17 SMO is a 2017 MG 3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU17 SMO registered?

CU17 SMO is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is CU17 SMO safe to buy?

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