2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Petrol · BV10 OVU
2010 Subaru Legacy (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 159,754 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV10 OVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2025
- 159,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV10 OVU 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 2010 Subaru Legacy (BV10 OVU) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
BV10 OVU Mileage History
- 19/02/2022118,269 mi
- 17/03/2022118,271 mi+2 mi
- 14/03/2023128,492 mi+10,221 mi
- 18/03/2024148,056 mi+19,564 mi
- 07/08/2025159,754 mi+11,698 mi
Average of roughly 11,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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