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A2 SMS

2016 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,783 mi
Last recorded104,783 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 SMS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 104,783 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2026 104,783 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,662 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 92,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,660 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 70,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres perished also outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outers, only slight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,962 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 40,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 35,903 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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A2 SMS is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 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 Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 SMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A2 SMS registered?

A2 SMS is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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