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RO62 CBV

2012 Subaru Xv

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,142 mi
Last recorded119,142 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 CBV
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 119,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,050 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 117,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,610 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 112,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

dpf light showing fault

Pass 1 Feb 2023 108,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,772 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 97,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 87,835 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 87,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,486 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 67,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,607 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,253 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 44,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 30,579 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,937 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.

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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RO62 CBV is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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RO62 CBV is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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