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VA18 FPK

2018 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,224 mi
Last recorded51,224 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 FPK
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 51,224 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 51,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 45,503 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre bald on edges [just legal]

Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,253 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 30,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 22,893 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 22,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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VA18 FPK is a 2018 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2018 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 28,196 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 8 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA18 FPK registered?

VA18 FPK is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is VA18 FPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 FPK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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