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VO12 PYH

2012 MG 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,154 mi
Last recorded36,154 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 PYH
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,154 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 36,118 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and split dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 31,580 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 31,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 28,615 miles

rear tyres cracking

suspension components rusty underside

Fail 15 Aug 2023 28,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at rigid pipe joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 26,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Tyres starting to crack

Fail 13 Aug 2022 26,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Aug 2021 24,422 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 21,781 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS at flexi joint, covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 19,064 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 15,342 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 11,860 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 8,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 4,967 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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VO12 PYH is a 2012 MG 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VO12 PYH, 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 VO12 PYH registered?

VO12 PYH is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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