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VO12 OJE

2012 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,502 mi
Last recorded172,502 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 OJE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 172,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 166,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 163,262 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 163,262 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 156,941 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 142,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,838 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VO12 OJE is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Red with a 3,630cc 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 VO12 OJE, 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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What year was VO12 OJE registered?

VO12 OJE is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is VO12 OJE safe to buy?

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