MG 5 Excite reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,138 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,138 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 84% of MG 5 Excite cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 89% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 5 Excite tends to fail
Share of MG 5 Excite cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, tyres. Holds up better than average on body & structure, emissions & leaks, identification.
Common questions
Is the MG 5 Excite reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the MG 5 Excite is more demanding than average for its age: 84% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. Give lights & electrics and tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a MG 5 Excite?
First-time MOT pass rates for the MG 5 Excite in 2024: up to 3 years, 84%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a MG 5 Excite MOT?
For MG 5 Excite cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (7.5% of tests vs 1.7% fleet), tyres (4.7% of tests vs 3% fleet).