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AA04 TAZ

2012 Subaru Xv

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,109 mi
Last recorded80,109 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 TAZ
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 80,109 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody and suspension components has corrosion including floorpan, rear axle, shocker casings, suspension arms and coil springs

Pass 16 Dec 2023 78,981 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under vehicle and suspension components are rusty including rear shocker casings, coil springs, rear wishbone arms, axel, floor pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under vehicle and suspension components are rusty including rear shocker casings, coil springs, rear wishbone arms, axel, floor pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,078 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 76,061 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Oil on min

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,726 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 71,713 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside + nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside + nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met (17%

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,340 miles

both rear tyres close to limit, front reg plate cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2019 64,340 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both rear tyres close to limit, front reg plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,741 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Xv?

Based on 50,367 MOT tests across 6,047 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,388
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
6,047
On UK Roads
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AA04 TAZ is a 2012 Subaru Xv in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 64,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Xv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA04 TAZ is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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