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VK16 HZD

2016 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,189 mi
Last recorded163,189 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 HZD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 163,189 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 162,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 137,919 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,265 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 90,673 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 90,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 67,646 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 67,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. 225/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 225/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 35,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,941 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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VK16 HZD is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK16 HZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK16 HZD registered?

VK16 HZD is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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