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VX12 DZF

2012 MG 6

Black Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,993 mi
Last recorded101,993 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 DZF
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 101,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,067 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,357 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 92,576 miles

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

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

Rear heat-shield loose

both front back plates corroded

centre exhaust support broken

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2022 92,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear heat-shield loose

both front back plates corroded

centre exhaust support broken

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2021 85,848 miles

Front both back- plates corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 85,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both back-plates corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 85,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both back-plates corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 81,069 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,387 miles

Nearside Front back-plate corroded

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,745 miles

Rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,786 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON O/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

O/S HAND BRAKE READING LOW

Fail 13 Mar 2017 54,786 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON O/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

O/S HAND BRAKE READING LOW

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 42,370 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 42,368 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,205 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 DZF is a 2012 MG 6 in Black with a 1,849cc 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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

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

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