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SG12 VTD

2012 Subaru Xv

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,370 mi
Last recorded103,370 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 VTD
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 103,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,008 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 95,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,507 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 78,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP BEAM. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is feathering off around its inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is feathering off around its inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber is split.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,017 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 77,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2021 68,650 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 68,646 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 63,230 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,018 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 49,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,212 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 40,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,240 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 16,548 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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SG12 VTD is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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SG12 VTD is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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