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SW62 VND

2012 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,220 mi
Last recorded62,220 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 VND
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 62,220 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 58,407 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 54,201 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 52,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,088 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,312 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,194 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level brake lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 35,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 16,614 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 10,211 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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SW62 VND is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 72,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW62 VND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW62 VND?

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What year was SW62 VND registered?

SW62 VND is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is SW62 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 VND shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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