2014 Subaru WRX 2.5L Petrol · SN64 VKV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards structural and suspension-related degradation. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 53,020 miles passed, the tester identified corrosion on both rear coil springs and the rear sub-frame. Although the sub-frame was not deemed seriously weakened, the presence of grease on the corroded springs suggests previous repairs or attempts to mask rust, which indicates the underbody is beginning to age. The mileage profile is low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between October 2021 (35,758 miles) and August 2022 (44,666 miles), where the car covered nearly 9,000 miles in ten months. Since then, usage has stabilised at roughly 4,000 miles annually. This low annual mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and brake hardware due to periods of inactivity, rather than high-mile mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the underbody to ensure the slight corrosion noted in 2025 does not progress into structural failure of the sub-frame. The recurring issue of tyres worn to the legal limit or uneven edges, appearing in 2021, 2024, and 2025, suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance where components are only replaced when they fail an inspection. Check the front braking system specifically, as the record flagged thin pads back in 2021, and verify the rear coil springs for any signs of further fracturing beyond the previously noted corrosion.