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SP62 VPT

2012 Subaru Xv

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,750 mi
Last recorded119,750 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VPT
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 119,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear outer pipes corroded. advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 119,747 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear outer pipes corroded. advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 116,603 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear heat shield loose above silencer

Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,012 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 99,012 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,969 miles

FAS not detected

rear subframe corroded not considered excessive

Fail 14 Jul 2021 88,969 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FAS not detected

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

rear subframe corroded not considered excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,739 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 30 Aug 2018 67,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,915 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 44,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 44,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs slightly corroded on rear surfaces

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,331 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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SP62 VPT is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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SP62 VPT is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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