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VO12 PYJ

2012 MG 6

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,000 mi
Last recorded51,000 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 PYJ
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 51,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,859 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 45,587 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2022 45,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 40,990 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 38,307 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,655 miles

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

Offside Front sun visor held by tape

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2020 36,655 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor clip broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 33,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 30,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,036 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,527 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 PYJ is a 2012 MG 6 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VO12 PYJ, 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 VO12 PYJ registered?

VO12 PYJ is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VO12 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 PYJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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