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MY12 BRZ

2012 Subaru Brz

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,791 mi
Last recorded68,791 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Brz41,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY12 BRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelBrz
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,791 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 68,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,912 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 64,907 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 64,665 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 92y goodyear eagle f1 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,221 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,130 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,515 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 30,515 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,057 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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MY12 BRZ is a 2012 Subaru Brz in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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MY12 BRZ is a 2012 Subaru Brz, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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