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SP12 VLM

2012 Subaru Xv

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VLM
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 92,015 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 92,015 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,109 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 85,995 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 85,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,216 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 72,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,543 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 67,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,756 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 61,756 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside rear leveller rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,202 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Xv?

Based on 50,367 MOT tests across 6,047 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,388
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
6,047
On UK Roads
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SP12 VLM is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 64,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Xv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP12 VLM registered?

SP12 VLM is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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