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CU17 SPZ

2017 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,606 mi
Last recorded9,606 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 SPZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 9,606 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s

plastic cover sills are present, preventing inspection of components

Fail 16 Mar 2026 9,604 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, wishbones, rear bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade u/s

plastic cover sills are present, preventing inspection of components

Pass 17 Mar 2025 8,051 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 17 Mar 2025 8,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished on shoulders and tread, cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished on shoulders and tread, cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished on shoulders and tread, cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished on shoulders and tread, cord exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 18 Mar 2024 6,447 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside inner and outer shoulders, split and perished 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside outer shoulders split and perished 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 5,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall perished and split 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall perished 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 5,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall perished and split 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall perished 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 4,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 3,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills is fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 28 Feb 2020 2,952 miles

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 SPZ is a 2017 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SPZ registered?

CU17 SPZ is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is CU17 SPZ safe to buy?

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