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WU61 SGV

2012 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,328 mi
Last recorded63,328 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 SGV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,328 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,328 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,495 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,107 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,683 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,391 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders

Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,946 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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WU61 SGV is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WU61 SGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU61 SGV?

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What year was WU61 SGV registered?

WU61 SGV is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is WU61 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 SGV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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