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VX12 FNO

2012 MG 6

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,722 mi
Last recorded71,722 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 71,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in thick copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 71,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in thick copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 62,490 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 62,490 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 47,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,805 miles

Brake peddle rubber missing

Imbalance on front brakes

Windscreen wipers poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2018 37,805 miles

Brake peddle rubber missing

Imbalance on front brakes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2017

O/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front Tyre close tolimit

Fail 16 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre close tolimit

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,078 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Fail 29 Feb 2016 23,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Both front tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 29 Feb 2016 23,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Both front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,229 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 FNO is a 2012 MG 6 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

VX12 FNO is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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