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VO12 VKL

2012 Subaru Xv

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,531 mi
Last recorded103,531 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VKL
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 103,531 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,428 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 101,428 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure NOT BOLTED TO FLOOR (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 100,199 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 100,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 95,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended...225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 95,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended...225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended....225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 84,650 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended....225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2020 66,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit....Replacement recommended...225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,255 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 42,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Replacement recommended....225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 32,152 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Replacement recommended....225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted

How Reliable is the Subaru Xv?

Based on 50,367 MOT tests across 6,047 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,388
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
6,047
On UK Roads
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VO12 VKL is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 64,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Xv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO12 VKL is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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