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VK62 SSX

2012 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,700 mi
Last recorded91,700 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 SSX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 91,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all season fitted. n/s/f tyre is a normal tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 88,665 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 85,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,582 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,649 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,504 miles

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

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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VK62 SSX is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK62 SSX, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK62 SSX registered?

VK62 SSX is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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