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SP11 VEM

2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,791 mi
Last recorded135,791 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 VEM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 135,791 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 135,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 126,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,998 miles

Slight service brake shudder.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 97,998 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight service brake shudder.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,297 miles

Front Tyres worn inner edge.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 81,297 miles

Front Tyres worn inner edge.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,185 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,276 miles

Nearside tyre has kerb damage on sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,221 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP11 VEM is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,630cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP11 VEM, 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 SP11 VEM registered?

SP11 VEM is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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