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SM15 DVY

2015 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,963 mi
Last recorded47,963 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 DVY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,963 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR SEATBELT'S NOT CHECKED AS DOG BLANKET FITTED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 47,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR SEATBELT'S NOT CHECKED AS DOG BLANKET FITTED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 45,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 41,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW INNER EDGE 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 41,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW INNER EDGE 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 36,588 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 30,529 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 30,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 24,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 19,606 miles

offside front tyre on 3 mm

Pass 26 Jul 2018 15,125 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 14,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm rear bush adrift from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm rear bush adrift from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH disks on inner face discolored and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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SM15 DVY is a 2015 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 11 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM15 DVY is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 3 July 2015.

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