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WV12 EER

2012 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,498 mi
Last recorded149,498 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 EER
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 149,498 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH N/S & O/S ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S FRONT INNER REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 149,497 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH N/S & O/S ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S FRONT INNER REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 136,065 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (Both fronts) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 129,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 10 Apr 2024 129,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 21 Apr 2023 123,195 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 123,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 117,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 110,631 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,352 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,223 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 95,223 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,397 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm in places

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,189 miles

No exhaust gases detected

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,505 miles

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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WV12 EER is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WV12 EER, 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 WV12 EER registered?

WV12 EER is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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