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VU13 XAT

2013 MG 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 MG 650,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 XAT
MakeMG
Model6
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 90,007 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Smell of petrol fumes, No leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 90,005 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,372 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s side repeater lense cracked, still working ok

Fail 5 Jun 2025 88,365 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s side repeater lense cracked, still working ok

Pass 29 May 2024 77,588 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 77,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 77,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 71,333 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 71,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,225 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,449 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 23,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,652 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 18,956 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine fault light on

Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,900 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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VU13 XAT is a 2013 MG 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 MG 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,783 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU13 XAT, 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 13 years old, this MG 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU13 XAT registered?

VU13 XAT is a 2013 MG 6, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is VU13 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 XAT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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