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RV62 ONX

2012 Subaru Wrx

Red Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,155 mi
Last recorded101,155 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx51,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 ONX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,155 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are low on edges and 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 101,155 miles

Front Position lamp not working Front side lights are not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lens require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nsr noplate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are low on edges and 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 95,536 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on edges and 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,985 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top strut mountings starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre is cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Osf road wheel on inner edge is slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,092 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mountings cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 82,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut on inner sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mountings cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre low on edges and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,839 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,975 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 42,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 33,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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RV62 ONX is a 2012 Subaru Wrx in Red with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 51,975 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV62 ONX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV62 ONX registered?

RV62 ONX is a 2012 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is RV62 ONX safe to buy?

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