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SW61 UKY

2012 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,986 mi
Last recorded117,986 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 UKY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 117,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 115,175 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 100,807 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,249 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 74,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,470 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,746 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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SW61 UKY is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW61 UKY, 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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What year was SW61 UKY registered?

SW61 UKY is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is SW61 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 UKY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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