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KX12 UAV

2012 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 UAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 89,436 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 89,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 76,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,874 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,806 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,373 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,763 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 54,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,732 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit x 2 front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,996 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,871 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,256 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 24,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,253 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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KX12 UAV is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KX12 UAV, 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 KX12 UAV registered?

KX12 UAV is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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