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DB52 ZZZ

2016 Subaru Outback

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,841 mi
Last recorded68,841 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB52 ZZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 68,841 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,899 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 66,899 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 225/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 225/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 4 Dec 2023 63,273 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 46,570 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 46,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,005 miles

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

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

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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DB52 ZZZ is a 2016 Subaru Outback in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DB52 ZZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB52 ZZZ registered?

DB52 ZZZ is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is DB52 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB52 ZZZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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