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VX12 FTY

2012 MG 6

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,562 mi
Last recorded117,562 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 FTY
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 117,562 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also TPM on ()

parking brake only just met required efficiency [16%] recommend early attention

Fail 22 May 2024 117,386 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved items hanging from mirror to n/s/r grab handle [drivers view to remain clear] ()

TPM on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

unable to check offside headlamp leveling device

Pass 20 Apr 2023 111,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet struts allow bonnet to drop [not MOT item]

parking brake only just met required efficiency, recommend early attention

Fail 13 Apr 2023 111,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam tried to change bulb at end of test ,old bulb had not been fitted properly &appears to have melted bulb holder ,unable to fit new bulb securely (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet struts allow bonnet to drop [not MOT item]

parking brake only just met required efficiency, recommend early attention

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,446 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 98,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,530 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,656 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,676 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,494 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,779 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 FTY is a 2012 MG 6 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

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

Is VX12 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX12 FTY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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