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RK18 SMO

2018 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,430 mi
Last recorded57,430 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 SMO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 57,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/60/18 V Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 33,845 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in tread/puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 23,962 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 23,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in tread and sidewalls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on edges and cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 14,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 8,037 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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RK18 SMO is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,721 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK18 SMO, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK18 SMO registered?

RK18 SMO is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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The MOT history for RK18 SMO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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