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KA51 MVS

2010 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,111 mi
Last recorded144,111 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Legacy82,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA51 MVS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 144,111 miles

rear sub frame corroded-x2 inner sills corroded-x2 rear tyres cracking/perished-x2 front suspension arm bushes slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2024 136,552 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 122,617 miles

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

General Under Body Corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2021 115,742 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 115,742 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,369 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 105,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 99,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 87,245 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 80,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 May 2015 80,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 May 2014 66,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 47,637 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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KA51 MVS is a 2010 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KA51 MVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KA51 MVS registered?

KA51 MVS is a 2010 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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