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YB12 XRA

2012 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,593 mi
Last recorded94,593 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 XRA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 94,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,032 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2023 87,450 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 86,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,131 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,908 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,226 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,847 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,005 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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YB12 XRA is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB12 XRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YB12 XRA registered?

YB12 XRA is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is YB12 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 XRA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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