MG 5 Excite EV
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 379 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
379
Model Years
2020 to 2021
Years Covered
2
About the MG 5 Excite EV
The MG 5 Excite EV was MOT tested 379 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 80,552 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 80,285 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Questions about the MG 5 Excite EV
Is the MG 5 Excite EV reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the MG 5 Excite EV averages an 89% MOT pass rate, from 379 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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