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B16 SJV

2012 Subaru Impreza

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

72,698 mi
Last recorded72,698 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Impreza60,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SJV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 72,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2025 70,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 70,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 166,062 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 166,062 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 63,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 63,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 162,178 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 58,403 miles

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 156,352 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer plastic sill covers fitted

rtear brake back plates corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 156,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer plastic sill covers fitted

rtear brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 150,054 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,609 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 32,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 135,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 27,606 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 129,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,796 miles

Some play in the rear n/s suspension

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 21,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,411 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,379 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 12,198 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,741 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,255 miles

engine check light on

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,414 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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B16 SJV is a 2012 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 SJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B16 SJV registered?

B16 SJV is a 2012 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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