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VX12 EBD

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,824 mi
Last recorded50,824 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 EBD
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 50,824 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 50,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,853 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 45,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 43,929 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 43,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 43,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 41,199 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 41,197 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,973 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,374 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 31,235 miles

Front Brake Pads Low

Low coolant light on

Nearside Rear Side light partially inoperative but less than 50%

Pass 2 Mar 2018 27,648 miles

ns front caliper damp with fluid needs attention

Pass 11 Feb 2017 24,096 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 24,084 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking Flexi into Caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 20,407 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 16,728 miles

OS FRONT TYRE WALL DAMAGED

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 EBD is a 2012 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

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

Is VX12 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX12 EBD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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