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SM16 JFO

2016 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,461 mi
Last recorded35,461 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Wrx34,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 JFO
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 35,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 31,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 26,144 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2022 21,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 16,157 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 16,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 13,412 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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SM16 JFO is a 2016 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 34,278 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM16 JFO, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM16 JFO registered?

SM16 JFO is a 2016 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is SM16 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 JFO shows 7 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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