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A1 YKA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,619 mi
Last recorded116,619 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YKA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 116,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 116,107 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

underside and suspension undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2023 108,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 92,567 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 83,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 74,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 65,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,981 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 46,337 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 41,151 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 41,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,787 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 21,190 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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A1 YKA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 YKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 YKA registered?

A1 YKA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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