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VO12 VKP

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,023 mi
Last recorded160,023 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 160,023 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 160,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 148,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 138,538 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 138,538 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 128,867 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,768 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 115,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,841 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,930 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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VO12 VKP is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO12 VKP, 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 VO12 VKP registered?

VO12 VKP is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VO12 VKP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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