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VX12 DYH

2012 MG 6

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,777 mi
Last recorded86,777 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 DYH
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 86,777 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 86,777 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 79,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 71,414 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 71,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,467 miles

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

TPMS warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 14 Dec 2020 65,457 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

TPMS warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 62,080 miles

TPMS warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 18 Dec 2019 62,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,720 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 54,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,361 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Low coolant level warning displayed.

Low tyre pressure warning displayed

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 17% - minimum requirement 16%. Lower effort from offside, requires attention.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,040 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 37,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,531 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 DYH is a 2012 MG 6 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

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

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