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VX61 KTD

2012 MG 6

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,299 mi
Last recorded75,299 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 KTD
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 75,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advise centre exh mount

Pass 19 Jul 2024 72,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advise centre exh bracket

Pass 10 Jul 2023 72,462 miles

Central exhaust bracket snapped, but exhaust still secure.

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover split but prevents dirt ingress

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thread on 2.2mm, and nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 69,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket snapped, but exhaust still secure.

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover split but prevents dirt ingress

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thread on 2.2mm, and nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,909 miles

advise osr and nsr tyres have wear inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2022 65,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise osr and nsr tyres have wear inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,527 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,712 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 56,186 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 56,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,438 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 51,438 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 45,675 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,675 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 28,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 28,515 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,373 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 KTD is a 2012 MG 6 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

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

Is VX61 KTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX61 KTD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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