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VX12 EDU

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,313 mi
Last recorded118,313 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 118,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SUSPENSIO GENERLY RUSTED AT DIFFERENT PLACES.

Fail 2 Jul 2024 118,310 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension has corrosion all over

Pass 27 Sep 2022 102,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s side wall worn / damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 85,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 74,200 miles

Offside Front window inop

Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,656 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 62,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 55,451 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 48,874 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 48,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,940 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2014 33,272 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2014 33,272 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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 EDU is a 2012 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EDU, 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 EDU registered?

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

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