BJ61 JVK

2011 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1994 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 January 2027 (218 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,609 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Subaru has 15 MOT tests on record with a 87% pass rate and 18,609 miles.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,675 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating light usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories (shock, arm, bush) across 4 tests (Jan 2019, 2025) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring brake advisories (Jan 2019, 2025) suggest ongoing issues with brake system components.
  • DANGEROUS tyre defect (Jan 2022) and recurring tyre advisories (Jan 2019, 2025) point to a history of poor tyre maintenance.
  • Major engine/oil failure (Jan 2022) is a serious defect, though no subsequent advisories were noted.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until January 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (4,675 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential for longevity.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the 2022 engine failure.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a well-regarded safety record for this model.

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 18,609 mi PASSJan 2015: 20,330 mi PASSJan 2016: 25,791 mi PASSJan 2017: 31,432 mi PASSJan 2018: 36,799 mi PASSJan 2019: 42,512 mi PASSJan 2020: 47,293 mi PASSJan 2021: 49,647 mi PASSJan 2022: 54,303 mi FAILJan 2022: 54,303 mi PASSJan 2023: 58,379 mi PASSJan 2024: 62,741 mi PASSJan 2025: 66,455 mi PASSJan 2026: 70,269 mi FAILJan 2026: 70,269 mi PASS70k44k19kSep 2014Jan 2026

MOT test history — 13/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 PASS 18,609 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 20,330 mi
USER ENTERED wiper blade just passed test
Jan 2016 PASS 25,791 mi
ADVISORY front tyres starting to perish and wear on edges
Jan 2017 PASS 31,432 mi
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY both front & nearside rear tyre starting to perish
ADVISORY both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges
Jan 2018 PASS 36,799 mi
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre slightly perished
Jan 2019 PASS 42,512 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2020 PASS 47,293 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 49,647 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2022 FAIL 54,303 mi
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY rear suspension soft
Jan 2022 PASS 54,303 mi
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY rear suspension soft
Jan 2023 PASS 58,379 mi
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 62,741 mi
ADVISORY offside front tyre starting to wear
ADVISORY nearisde rear tyre perished
ADVISORY both front ball joints dust covers perished
ADVISORY both front anti roll bar link dust covers perished
ADVISORY rear anti roll bar bushes have slight wear
Jan 2025 PASS 66,455 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passed test (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2026 FAIL 70,269 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Both rear exhaust joint flanges are corroded
MINOR Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 70,269 mi
ADVISORY Both rear exhaust joint flanges are corroded
MINOR Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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