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RV62 XSW

2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,124 mi
Last recorded74,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD49,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 XSW
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 74,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 71,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,965 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 63,895 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,607 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 55,110 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 50,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,425 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,863 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD?

Based on 2,246 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
4,564
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9
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RV62 XSW is a 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 49,554 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 Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV62 XSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV62 XSW registered?

RV62 XSW is a 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is RV62 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 XSW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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