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VX62 HKO

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,744 mi
Last recorded57,744 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX62 HKO
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2023 57,744 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside nearside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 51,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near joint with flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.7mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern good but light appears dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.6mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Fail 24 May 2022 51,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near joint with flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.7mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern good but light appears dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.6mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2021 46,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, close to mot failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated abs wire (4.11 (c) (i))

cap missing off coolant tank

Pass 20 Apr 2020 37,081 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 37,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 31,407 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 24,239 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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VX62 HKO is a 2012 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VX62 HKO, 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 VX62 HKO registered?

VX62 HKO is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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