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VK62 SSZ

2012 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,845 mi
Last recorded122,845 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 122,845 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (2mm) and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (3mm) and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 113,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively - starting to appear lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin - starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - both front tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - worn low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 102,532 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 102,532 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,994 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,818 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,131 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,275 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,266 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,190 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,312 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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VK62 SSZ is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SSZ, 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.

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VK62 SSZ is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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