2021 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · RK71 KHO
2021 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 33,037 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK71 KHO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 33,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK71 KHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Subaru Outback (RK71 KHO) between October 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
RK71 KHO Mileage History
- 10/10/202424,810 mi
- 26/09/202533,035 mi+8,225 mi
- 29/09/202533,037 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,490 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Outback Mk6 (BT)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Thermo Control Valve FailureModerate
A sticking thermo control valve can trigger multiple dashboard warning lights and poor heater output even though the engine otherwise drives normally. Lamps and electrical faults are the most common MOT failure area on the Outback.
- Infotainment Freezing and Screen GlitchesModerate
Early BT cars can suffer laggy or freezing infotainment, which is particularly frustrating because so many climate and vehicle functions are routed through the main display. Dashboard warning lights and electrical faults dominate the Outback's MOT failure record.
- 12-Volt Battery Drain and Electrical GremlinsModerate
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