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VX61 KOB

2012 MG 6

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,608 mi
Last recorded71,608 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 KOB
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,208 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 70,112 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 67,585 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,104 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,532 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 53,531 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,870 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 46,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,444 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 38,381 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,427 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,873 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 KOB is a 2012 MG 6 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VX61 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

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

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