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B16 PHY

2012 Subaru Brz

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,452 mi
Last recorded60,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Brz41,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PHY
MakeSubaru
ModelBrz
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 60,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,867 miles

under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 4 Jun 2025 56,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 23 May 2024 50,902 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

un secure cable under the car, not connected to battery.

Pass 8 Jun 2023 44,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 38,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 38,415 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls , low on tread on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,190 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 34,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,274 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 4,599 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 2,286 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Brz?

Based on 7,849 MOT tests across 996 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
4,867
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
996
On UK Roads
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B16 PHY is a 2012 Subaru Brz in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Brz models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 41,773 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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B16 PHY is a 2012 Subaru Brz, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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