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VX61 KTF

2012 MG 6

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,654 mi
Last recorded76,654 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 76,654 miles

Brake back plates corroded

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level low

Exhaust heat shields loose

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Middle and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded

Rear surface corrosion throughout

Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner back plate deteriorated but still functioning as intended

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,364 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 60,560 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 54,020 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 54,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe above o/s/r sub frame marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,955 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 42,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,427 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,563 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,017 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 KTF is a 2012 MG 6 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

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

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