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SU61 ARU

2012 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,434 mi
Last recorded56,434 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Impreza60,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU61 ARU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 56,434 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 54,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 52,362 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,626 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,410 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 31,159 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 31,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 9,247 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 9,247 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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SU61 ARU is a 2012 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,867 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 Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SU61 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SU61 ARU?

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What year was SU61 ARU registered?

SU61 ARU is a 2012 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is SU61 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU61 ARU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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