2012 Subaru Impreza 1.6L Petrol · S55 AER
2012 Subaru Impreza (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 33,322 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S55 AER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 33,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S55 AER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Subaru Impreza (S55 AER) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
S55 AER Mileage History
- 31/05/202331,699 mi
- 31/05/202331,699 mi
- 17/05/202432,096 mi+397 mi
- 30/05/202532,664 mi+568 mi
- 29/05/202633,322 mi+658 mi
Average of roughly 542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk4 (GJ/GP)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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