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VK62 SRU

2012 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,819 mi
Last recorded166,819 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 SRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 166,819 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 166,819 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 148,459 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 148,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Blades Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake Pads on Metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 132,154 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 132,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 116,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 101,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 69,782 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,889 miles

front tyres starting to wear edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,084 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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VK62 SRU is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK62 SRU, 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 VK62 SRU registered?

VK62 SRU is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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