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VO12 YYE

2012 MG 6

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,906 mi
Last recorded71,906 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YYE
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 71,906 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,073 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrals are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

manufacture undertray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,069 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 65,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 63,796 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

both rear tyres out of shape perished and worn on inner edges

brake pad warning lamp displayed

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,272 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2019 59,267 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to inner flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to outer flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertray's fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,013 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertray's fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YYE is a 2012 MG 6 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

VO12 YYE is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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