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V121 WRX

2012 Subaru Impreza

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,497 mi
Last recorded144,497 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Impreza60,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 144,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 113,660 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 144,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 104,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 143,822 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 96,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, strong advise. Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

Parking brake lever has some travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 96,060 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

Parking brake lever has some travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 142,765 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,551 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 139,525 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play n/s/f and o/s/f ()

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

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

air filter slightly chaffing metal brake pipes

n/s and o/s jacking points corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to areas of underside / rear floor /chassis

slight cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f rubber shock top mounts

Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 134,267 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

damage to rear bumper

slight play to o/s steering arm

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,095 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 129,100 miles

n/s/f arch liner missing

oil leak

small exhaust blow on manifold

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,555 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 125,102 miles

both rear outer

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,894 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,021 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2014 117,173 miles

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

reflector cracked o/s wing

Fail 22 Nov 2014 117,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

reflector cracked o/s wing

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2013 113,251 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,109 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011
Pass 17 Dec 2010 95,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,761 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,586 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,703 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 43,594 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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V121 WRX is a 2012 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V121 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V121 WRX is a 2012 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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