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VX12 EAP

2012 MG 6

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 84,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

TPS light on

Fail 25 May 2021 84,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

TPS light on

Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,688 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,161 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 68,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,240 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,286 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 50,286 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,758 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 40,758 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2015 29,946 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R TYRE SMALL RIP

Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,946 miles

N/S/R TYRE SMALL RIP

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 EAP is a 2012 MG 6 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX12 EAP registered?

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

Is VX12 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX12 EAP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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