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SP62 WMC

2012 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,077 mi
Last recorded127,077 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 WMC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 127,077 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side wishbones and suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,859 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 124,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 114,982 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 114,982 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both were low. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 104,541 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 104,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light stays on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside is slow to apply. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

alternator belt slack.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,658 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 2 Sep 2021 92,658 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaks lambda very high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer flange. (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,913 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2020 80,913 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,757 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,172 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front sidelamps are dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and pads MT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working rear outer tail lamps inoperative x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,721 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 55,721 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,030 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low both were low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,614 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,294 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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SP62 WMC is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP62 WMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SP62 WMC is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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