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BL61 GHY

2012 Subaru Xv

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,299 mi
Last recorded138,299 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 GHY
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 138,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 138,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 130,047 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 130,047 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust is not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 30 Nov 2023 117,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 117,386 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 102,137 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 102,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,938 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 90,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 82,676 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,064 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall split but no cords showing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,231 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,467 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
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BL61 GHY is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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.

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BL61 GHY is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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