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VU15 URO

2015 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,297 mi
Last recorded80,297 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 URO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and the edges are excessively worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and the edges are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and the edges are worn perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning lamp is on

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning lamp is on

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 66,883 miles

TPMS warning lamp is on

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,082 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 56,082 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 48,180 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 34,086 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 34,074 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 24,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,151 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 4,755 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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VU15 URO is a 2015 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was VU15 URO registered?

VU15 URO is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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