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VX61 KPU

2012 MG 6

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,193 mi
Last recorded99,193 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 KPU
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 99,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 98,499 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 98,415 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Dec 2022 98,415 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 96,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,809 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 71,170 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 47,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,824 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 41,824 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 27,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KPU is a 2012 MG 6 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX61 KPU registered?

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

Is VX61 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX61 KPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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