MG 5 Excite (2022)
2022 MG 5 Excite
CarHunch analysed 1,643 real MOT records for the 2022 MG 5 Excite. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 MG 5 Excite is a solid performer, with an 84.9% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at 8.9%, so there's no obvious safety red flag here.
These cars are averaging 36,501 miles at test—perfectly normal for a two-year-old—and owners are encountering just 0.46 failures per vehicle, suggesting reasonable build quality. The 1.8 advisories per car are fairly typical for the age group, so budget for minor wear items, but if you're considering one, check the full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and electrics, where cheaper vehicles sometimes cut corners.
What to check before buying a 2022 MG 5 Excite
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 MG 5 Excite vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 MG 5 Excite vehicles fall between 23,080 and 47,032 miles.
2022 MG 5 Excite — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,539 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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