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HK12 VAA

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,123 mi
Last recorded109,123 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 VAA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,123 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 107,995 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 105,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 101,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2021 90,666 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,953 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 86,953 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,346 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,380 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 65,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,081 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 56,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,476 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,063 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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HK12 VAA is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 72,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK12 VAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HK12 VAA registered?

HK12 VAA is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is HK12 VAA safe to buy?

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