BN61 DMV

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
RED
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 October 2026 (120 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,954 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 22,954 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and repeated issues warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle exhibits consistent annual mileage averaging 9,707 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage over its 15-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake system advisories (Oct 2021) escalated to major failures (Oct 2022, Sep 2023).
  • Persistent suspension arm bush advisories (Oct 2015, Oct 2016) and tyre damage (Oct 2020) indicate chronic wear.
  • Engine oil consumption and head gasket issues are community-reported faults for this model.
  • The 2014-09-24 MOT shows only 22,954 miles in 3 years, a significant low-usage period.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,707 miles/year, no fraud indicators.
  • No recent major failures or advisories from the last two MOT tests (Oct 2025, Sep 2024).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 22,954 mi PASSOct 2015: 35,705 mi PASSOct 2016: 49,052 mi PASSOct 2017: 61,912 mi FAILOct 2017: 61,912 mi PASSSep 2018: 71,339 mi FAILSep 2018: 71,339 mi PASSOct 2019: 82,284 mi PASSOct 2020: 92,879 mi PASSOct 2021: 103,479 mi PASSOct 2022: 113,234 mi FAILOct 2022: 113,237 mi PASSSep 2023: 123,700 mi FAILSep 2023: 123,700 mi PASSSep 2024: 134,110 mi PASSOct 2025: 143,401 mi PASS143k83k23kSep 2014Oct 2025

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 PASS 22,954 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 35,705 mi
ADVISORY o/s wiper split
ADVISORY exhaust corroded
ADVISORY lower arm bushes age cracked
ADVISORY small cuts to all tyres
Oct 2016 PASS 49,052 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2017 FAIL 61,912 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oct 2017 PASS 61,912 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 FAIL 71,339 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone cradle and air freshener
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY OS and NS rear exhaust box joints heavily corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2018 PASS 71,339 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone cradle and air freshener
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY OS and NS rear exhaust box joints heavily corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 82,284 mi
ADVISORY oil low on min
ADVISORY coolant low
ADVISORY both rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2020 PASS 92,879 mi
ADVISORY oil low on min
ADVISORY both rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 103,479 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY both rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY parking brake lever has little reserve travel
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2022 FAIL 113,234 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 113,237 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2023 FAIL 123,700 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2023 PASS 123,700 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 134,110 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 143,401 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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