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SK12 VMC

2012 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,084 mi
Last recorded73,084 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VMC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 73,084 miles

all brake pipes covered in spray underseal

front and rear suspension components covered in spray under seal

Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,308 miles

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

Lower Undersealed to underside body and components

Pass 13 Feb 2024 69,557 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,160 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 55,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,360 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 44,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,860 miles

NSR tyre onner face has cuts

Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,397 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,117 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,207 miles

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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SK12 VMC is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK12 VMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SK12 VMC registered?

SK12 VMC is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is SK12 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 VMC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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