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OW12 OBU

2012 Subaru Xv

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 OBU
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 51,153 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 50,093 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 50,093 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,806 miles

general corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,000 miles

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

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

general corrosion.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 42,359 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,710 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog seat? ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 34,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog seat? ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,197 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,164 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,349 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 20,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OW12 OBU is a 2012 Subaru Xv 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 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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What year was OW12 OBU registered?

OW12 OBU is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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