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NK14 XBE

2014 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,453 mi
Last recorded139,453 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Outback73,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK14 XBE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 139,453 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 128,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2025 128,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers poor

Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,974 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,076 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,486 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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NK14 XBE is a 2014 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 73,173 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK14 XBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NK14 XBE is a 2014 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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