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VX12 DYA

2012 MG 6

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,509 mi
Last recorded65,509 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 DYA
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 65,509 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 65,509 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 56,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 47,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bold on inside and outside edge (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bold on inside and outside edge (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,446 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 37,581 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 37,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left both front (adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 36,265 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,179 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 34,179 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has curb damage - no cords exposed

Pass 3 Jan 2017 31,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front misshaped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Fail 3 Jan 2017 31,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front misshaped

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,354 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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VX12 DYA is a 2012 MG 6 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VX12 DYA, 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 VX12 DYA registered?

VX12 DYA is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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