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Y1 HKW

2012 Subaru Wrx

Red Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,777 mi
Last recorded111,777 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx51,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 HKW
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,777 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight underside corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2026 111,777 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2025 105,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,299 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2023 89,833 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,498 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 81,498 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,535 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 75,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,823 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 25,602 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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Y1 HKW is a 2012 Subaru Wrx in Red with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 51,975 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y1 HKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y1 HKW registered?

Y1 HKW is a 2012 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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