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LJ12 VHN

2012 Subaru Xv

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

243,873 mi
Last recorded243,873 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VHN
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 243,873 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember/radiator support is deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower arm rear bush is starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 243,873 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts in tread showing cords and are 2mm in centre of tread and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember/radiator support is deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower arm rear bush is starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 230,631 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Osf inner rack joint has slight play ()

Pass 2 Jul 2024 212,811 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 212,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads are less than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 197,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nsf has slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low , nsr is low on outer edge and osr is 2mm on inner edge and both 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 173,446 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on outer egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr low on outer edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 164,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 145,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 136,433 miles

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

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

sealant expired 07/2017

Fail 17 Jul 2019 136,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

sealant expired 07/2017

How Reliable is the Subaru Xv?

Based on 50,367 MOT tests across 6,047 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,388
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
6,047
On UK Roads
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LJ12 VHN is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 64,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Xv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ12 VHN is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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