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SK61 NWX

2011 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,703 mi
Last recorded84,703 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 NWX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 84,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,341 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 69,307 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 63,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rears at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections , members and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,550 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault hand brake warning light on the dash (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP light on the dash (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at front pipe - center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel hand brake inop both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f suspension arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f suspension arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,001 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 60,001 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 56,852 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded but not leaking

heat shields on front exhaust pipes loose

Fail 29 Sep 2021 56,852 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear level sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded not leaking

heat shields on front exhaust pipes loose

Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,724 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 50,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,402 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 35,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,041 miles

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

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

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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SK61 NWX is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,630cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 SK61 NWX, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK61 NWX registered?

SK61 NWX is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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