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A9 SSB

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,396 mi
Last recorded128,396 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SSB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 128,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light glass broken

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 125,846 miles

Boot lid component insecure spoiler broken o/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested oil not showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Body component insecure grill held with cable ties (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened tube above spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve front of rear arm, outer pipe to rear corroded (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light wires cut in boot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light glass broken

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 120,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 120,205 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion to sills

Fail 7 Dec 2015 112,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion to sills

Pass 20 Jan 2015 106,925 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 106,924 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 94,998 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,886 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,690 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 81,690 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,452 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,935 miles

n/s rear tyre showing surface cracks in tread but o/k at test

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A9 SSB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 SSB, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A9 SSB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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