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SM62 WNL

2013 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Outback72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 WNL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 121,017 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,978 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,118 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front fog light not working

some slight corrosion appearing to front chassis crossmember

Fail 31 Jan 2024 109,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

nearside front fog light not working

some slight corrosion appearing to front chassis crossmember

Fail 19 Jan 2024 108,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,692 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,088 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,595 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,501 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,240 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))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 68,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,572 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 46,570 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 28,473 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 28,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 12,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 8,053 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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SM62 WNL is a 2013 Subaru Outback in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 72,110 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 SM62 WNL, 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 13 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM62 WNL registered?

SM62 WNL is a 2013 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 February 2013.

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