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KE65 AAY

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,343 mi
Last recorded86,343 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE65 AAY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 86,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,070 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 78,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,611 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 67,507 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 58,852 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,046 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 42,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 37,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 27,069 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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KE65 AAY is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KE65 AAY registered?

KE65 AAY is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 13 January 2016.

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