2016 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SUBARU
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 24 March 2027 (283 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,465 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 52/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Subaru has 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 22,465 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated suspension issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle exhibits normal, consistent usage with 22,465 miles recorded in March 2019, averaging 6,603 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension failures: Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (Mar 2026 FAIL).
- Recurring suspension failures: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Mar 2026 FAIL).
- Recurring suspension failures: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (Mar 2026 FAIL).
- Recurring suspension failures: Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (Mar 2026 FAIL).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 22,465 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 29,514 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 35,241 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | FAIL | 42,721 mi |
MAJOR Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated background has black in also going into numbers/letters (0.1 (b)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 42,721 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 46,588 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 50,651 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 50,651 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 56,499 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 67,490 mi |
MINOR Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 67,517 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AU16 RUY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.