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DA53 VEJ

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,168 mi
Last recorded60,168 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VEJ
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 60,168 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2025 60,168 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertray fitted at time of test

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 57,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion on rear underneath of vehicle

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2024 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion on rear underneath of vehicle

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2023 55,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,525 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 53,525 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 51,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 49,221 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,559 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 38,053 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,369 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,614 miles

How Reliable is the MG 6?

Based on 28,661 MOT tests across 2,640 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 191
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DA53 VEJ is a 2012 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 MG 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 53,633 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 191 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 VEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this MG 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA53 VEJ registered?

DA53 VEJ is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is DA53 VEJ safe to buy?

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