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NL12 DTO

2012 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,859 mi
Last recorded54,859 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Impreza60,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 DTO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 54,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 54,859 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 50,307 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 45,757 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 45,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,260 miles

Rear rear fog slightly discoloured,

coolant level low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 37,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,094 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box centre split not effecting emmisons. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp gives off light red/pink colour.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 24,039 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,816 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 18,903 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 15,099 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,568 miles

OSR Registration plate lamp dull in operation

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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NL12 DTO is a 2012 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 DTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL12 DTO registered?

NL12 DTO is a 2012 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NL12 DTO safe to buy?

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