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BN61 LSO

2012 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,408 mi
Last recorded95,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx51,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 LSO
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 95,408 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 83,809 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,865 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,104 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,090 miles

no oil on dipstick 1 liter added

Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2018 53,577 miles

Brake performance not tested due to both rear tyres (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,322 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 48,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to excessive (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,557 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 37,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,416 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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BN61 LSO is a 2012 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 51,975 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN61 LSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN61 LSO registered?

BN61 LSO is a 2012 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is BN61 LSO safe to buy?

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