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SY12 RVK

2012 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,361 mi
Last recorded103,361 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 RVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 103,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,566 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,550 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,426 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,781 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 13,483 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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SY12 RVK is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY12 RVK, 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 SY12 RVK?

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What year was SY12 RVK registered?

SY12 RVK is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is SY12 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 RVK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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