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EF61 GHK

2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,574 mi
Last recorded111,574 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD49,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 GHK
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 111,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,053 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 101,489 miles

Front Sump corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 101,489 miles

Front Sump corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,317 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge and tyre is damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 87,692 miles

Brake performance not tested front tyres ply cords (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge and tyre is damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 78,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 78,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,827 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,356 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD?

Based on 2,246 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
4,564
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9
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EF61 GHK is a 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 49,554 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 Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF61 GHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF61 GHK is a 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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