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L500 PES

2012 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,612 mi
Last recorded35,612 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx51,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 PES
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 35,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 35,612 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2025 35,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 33,834 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,600 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 31,833 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,536 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 28,867 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 25,083 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,749 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,464 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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L500 PES is a 2012 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 51,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 PES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L500 PES registered?

L500 PES is a 2012 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is L500 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 PES shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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