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SP61 VBV

2011 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,397 mi
Last recorded113,397 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Wrx55,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VBV
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 113,397 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 107,944 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear axle bush poor also leaking

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 107,944 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear axle bush poor also leaking

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,214 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 97,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,079 miles

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 12 Sep 2020 78,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 71,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,245 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,911 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,760 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,506 miles

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

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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SP61 VBV is a 2011 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 55,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP61 VBV, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP61 VBV is a 2011 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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