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BN61 BXU

2012 Subaru Xv

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,970 mi
Last recorded75,970 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 BXU
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,970 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 75,968 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,993 miles

Rear brake pads low

both front wishbone bushes starting to debond

Fail 23 Jul 2024 68,983 miles

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

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

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 brake pads low

both front wishbone bushes starting to debond

Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,751 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,959 miles

clicking on turning from cv/joints

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,962 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 39,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,225 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2017 24,102 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 11,934 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 11,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BN61 BXU is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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What year was BN61 BXU registered?

BN61 BXU is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is BN61 BXU safe to buy?

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