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VX61 KMY

2012 MG 6

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 KMY
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 82,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 76,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 May 2025 76,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 73,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,343 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 69,343 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,689 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,002 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,938 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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VX61 KMY is a 2012 MG 6 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX61 KMY, 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 VX61 KMY registered?

VX61 KMY is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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The MOT history for VX61 KMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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