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SY61 RUA

2012 Subaru Xv

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,180 mi
Last recorded77,180 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 RUA
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 77,180 miles

Underside has been undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,380 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 71,304 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 70,636 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2024 70,636 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,954 miles

Front Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothsides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Dec 2022 68,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 60,958 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,003 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,123 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 36,080 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 24,634 miles

bonnet release sticking

passenger air bag switched off

under covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,521 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Xv?

Based on 50,367 MOT tests across 6,047 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,388
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
6,047
On UK Roads
Full Subaru Xv reliability report

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SY61 RUA is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 64,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Xv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY61 RUA is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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