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NU62 UCH

2012 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,449 mi
Last recorded130,449 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 UCH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 130,449 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 130,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 123,991 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 118,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,029 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall has been hit exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,750 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 107,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,437 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,611 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,924 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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NU62 UCH is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU62 UCH, 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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NU62 UCH is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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