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P333 KAR

2012 Subaru Outback

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,670 mi
Last recorded155,670 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 KAR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,670 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 155,661 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt not functioning as intended belt jammed with other fixings (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 152,567 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber cracking

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber cracking

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,354 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 134,538 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,541 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 92,533 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,206 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 81,899 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,525 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 58,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 53,183 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection of that area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P333 KAR is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 P333 KAR, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P333 KAR is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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