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VA12 FPG

2012 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,297 mi
Last recorded32,297 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FPG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 32,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 30,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 27,618 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 26,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 24,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 23,336 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,681 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 13,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,360 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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VA12 FPG is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VA12 FPG, 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.

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What year was VA12 FPG registered?

VA12 FPG is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is VA12 FPG safe to buy?

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