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SG18 KMO

2018 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,261 mi
Last recorded94,261 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG18 KMO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,261 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 94,258 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 83,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,738 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,750 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 53,051 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,096 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 31,260 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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SG18 KMO is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,721 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG18 KMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 8 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG18 KMO registered?

SG18 KMO is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 May 2018.

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