2018 Subaru Levorg 1.6L Petrol · S400 MFB
2018 Subaru Levorg (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 79,211 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEVORG
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S400 MFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 79,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S400 MFB 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 2018 Subaru Levorg (S400 MFB) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (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.
S400 MFB Mileage History
- 25/03/202236,506 mi
- 14/04/202345,720 mi+9,214 mi
- 25/03/202456,182 mi+10,462 mi
- 08/04/202568,522 mi+12,340 mi
- 14/04/202679,211 mi+10,689 mi
Average of roughly 10,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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