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YK12 DHS

2012 Subaru Outback

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 DHS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 118,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,567 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in inner edge/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 81,567 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in inner edge/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,200 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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YK12 DHS is a 2012 Subaru Outback in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK12 DHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 DHS registered?

YK12 DHS is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is YK12 DHS safe to buy?

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