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K970 UAG

2011 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,562 mi
Last recorded147,562 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 UAG
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 147,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 147,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 147,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 133,313 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 130,720 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking on Side Walls

Fail 4 Nov 2015 130,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking on Side Walls

Pass 18 Nov 2014 126,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 126,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 123,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 118,908 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 118,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 117,406 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Sumo?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
1,627
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 133
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
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K970 UAG is a 2011 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Subaru Sumo fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K970 UAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Sumo typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Sumo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K970 UAG is a 2011 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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