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VX12 ECC

2012 MG 6

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,697 mi
Last recorded55,697 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 ECC
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,697 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat with a slightly defective structure

Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,097 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub-frames showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,513 miles

Offside front shock absorbers distorted and possible bent hub

Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 44,285 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 44,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,804 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 42,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight has water ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,065 miles

rear tyres perishing 215/50/17

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,207 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,135 miles

bonnet release stiff

Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,357 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 ECC is a 2012 MG 6 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECC, 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 ECC registered?

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

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