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SA12 VBK

2012 Subaru Xv

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,953 mi
Last recorded86,953 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 VBK
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 86,953 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 86,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,258 miles

ALL UNDERNEATH OF REAR OF VEHICLE COVERED IN RUST

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 85,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDERNEATH OF REAR OF VEHICLE COVERED IN RUST

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 82,559 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 82,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,535 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 79,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,099 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 76,099 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,030 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,090 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 64,690 miles

Electronic power steering not working tight one way easy the other (2.6 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,274 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,749 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,410 miles

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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SA12 VBK is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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SA12 VBK is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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