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VU16 WDK

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,961 mi
Last recorded90,961 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 WDK
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 90,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 90,957 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 84,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,243 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 70,243 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,485 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,309 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 46,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 35,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 @4mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 25,159 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visual inspection only ()

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 5 Mar 2019 9,900 miles

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 5 Mar 2019 9,900 miles

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

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

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

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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VU16 WDK is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU16 WDK registered?

VU16 WDK is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 13 April 2016.

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