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2016 Subaru BRZ 2.0L Petrol · SC16 SKV

SC16 SKV

2016 Subaru BRZ (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2016. MOT valid until 14 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
SUBARU BRZ
Year / Origin
2016 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT on 2026-05-15 confirms the 2016 Subaru BRZ passed with no defects, recording 38,562 miles. This aligns with the prior MOT on 2025-12-15 (38,264 miles), which also showed no issues. The vehicle has maintained a clean MOT record across multiple annual checks, suggesting consistent mechanical reliability. The MOT history from 2023 to 2026 reveals no recurring defects or safety-critical failures. All tests resulted in "PASSED" with no recorded issues, indicating the car has not developed significant faults over its 10-year lifespan. The absence of "advisories" or "defects" in any test further supports a stable condition. The vehicle’s mileage of 38,562 miles over 10 years averages 3,856 miles annually, which is lower than typical usage for its age. This could suggest periods of inactivity or light use, which might lead to wear on components like batteries, fluids, or rubber seals if not regularly driven. However, the MOT data does not confirm such issues, so this remains a potential risk rather than an evidence-based concern. The trend in MOT results shows no signs of worsening.
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SC16 SKV Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT valid until 14/05/2027
  • Taxed until 01/05/2027

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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