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SP61 VCV

2012 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,372 mi
Last recorded73,372 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VCV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 73,372 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 70,117 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,041 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidelight out

exhaust deteriorated in places

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,506 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,519 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,393 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall perished/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flanges

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,661 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,804 miles

covers fitted

tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,032 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 23,485 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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SP61 VCV is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Red with a 3,630cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 SP61 VCV, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP61 VCV is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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