CarVerify

Free Car Check

AB53 BAB

2012 Subaru Xv

Orange Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,452 mi
Last recorded135,452 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 BAB
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 135,452 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat upholstery damaged exposing frame

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear seats lifted to check seat belts

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 135,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drivers seat upholstery damaged exposing frame

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear seats lifted to check seat belts

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 121,813 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 115,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower suspension arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 115,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/r outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower suspension arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,110 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 106,106 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,161 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2019 72,052 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 72,037 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,826 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 64,826 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,601 miles

Rear brake pads worn and discs rusted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,717 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,054 miles

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
Full Subaru Xv reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AB53 BAB is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AB53 BAB?

You can check the full history of AB53 BAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AB53 BAB registered?

AB53 BAB is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AB53 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 BAB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB53 BAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AB53 BAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.