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VU62 VKA

2012 Subaru Outback

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,128 mi
Last recorded88,128 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VKA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 82,119 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 82,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 75,049 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 70,848 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 70,848 miles

Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 65,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 58,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,657 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 37,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VU62 VKA is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU62 VKA, 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 VU62 VKA registered?

VU62 VKA is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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