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S55 AER

2012 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,322 mi
Last recorded33,322 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Impreza60,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 AER
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 33,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 32,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 32,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 31,699 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 31,699 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 30,916 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 30,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 29,767 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 28,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,594 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 22,695 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,766 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 19,719 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 16,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,091 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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S55 AER is a 2012 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,867 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 Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S55 AER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S55 AER registered?

S55 AER is a 2012 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is S55 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 AER shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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