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SA12 WYG

2012 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,004 mi
Last recorded83,004 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx51,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 WYG
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 83,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 73,234 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 69,600 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,477 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,195 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 49,210 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,572 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 39,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 31,049 miles

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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SA12 WYG is a 2012 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA12 WYG, 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 SA12 WYG registered?

SA12 WYG is a 2012 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SA12 WYG safe to buy?

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