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SY61 RUO

2012 Subaru Xv

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,221 mi
Last recorded69,221 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 RUO
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 69,221 miles

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

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components and underside heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Jan 2025 68,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle and some components

Vehicle under sealed restricting full inspection of some components and brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,592 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

STEERING OK ON ROAD TEST FEELS STRANGE ON STATIC

Fail 31 Jan 2024 64,592 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

STEERING OK ON ROAD TEST FEELS STRANGE ON STATIC

Pass 1 Feb 2023 60,069 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

underbody completely covered in black under seal

Pass 20 Jan 2022 57,957 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,828 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,074 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,446 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 38,882 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 38,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre tread low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 33,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 22,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f worn at edges

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
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SY61 RUO is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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What year was SY61 RUO registered?

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

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