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VX61 KNW

2012 MG 6

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,533 mi
Last recorded43,533 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 KNW
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 43,533 miles

Both front coil spring's corroded

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 May 2026 43,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil spring's corroded

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp misted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp misted

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 35,228 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 32,179 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2024 30,353 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 27,624 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2023 27,623 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 25,417 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are getting low

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 23,881 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

nearside rear jacking block missing

offside front jacking block missing

slight corrosion to rear subframe

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 22,893 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,678 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres are perished

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are getting low

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 21,426 miles

both front tyres are badly perished - 215 50 17

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

rear tyres are perishing in the treads - 215 50 17

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,045 miles

all four tyres are perished

engine cover fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,240 miles

additional headlight box has been tied to a air con pipe

all 4 tyres are perishing in the treads

engine cover fitted

nail in o/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 17,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

additional headlight box has been tied to a air con pipe

all 4 tyres are perishing in the treads

engine cover fitted

nail in o/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KNW is a 2012 MG 6 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

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

Is VX61 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX61 KNW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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