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BF12 HKN

2012 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,124 mi
Last recorded81,124 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HKN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 81,124 miles

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

rear suspension has some general corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2025 81,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear suspension has some general corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2024 80,211 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 80,210 miles

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

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

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

Oil filter leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,901 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,321 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 64,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,814 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 38,941 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,837 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,574 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 13,827 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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BF12 HKN is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF12 HKN, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF12 HKN is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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