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SP12 WDU

2012 Subaru Xv

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,943 mi
Last recorded123,943 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 WDU
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 123,943 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 117,955 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 114,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 114,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 112,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 112,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 104,207 miles

covers fitted not all parts seen

Fail 25 Oct 2022 104,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end joint slight wear

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

covers fitted not all parts seen

Fail 12 Oct 2020 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end joint slight wear

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

covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted, not all parts seen

Fail 15 Oct 2018 72,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted, not all parts seen

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,722 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted not all parts seen

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,069 miles

COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,999 miles

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 WDU is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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SP12 WDU is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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