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AE02 KBY

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,010 mi
Last recorded145,010 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 KBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 145,010 miles

Inner & outer sills corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 145,010 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner & outer sills corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 139,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear shock leak

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rust underneath

Fail 15 Oct 2024 139,976 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear shock leak

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rust underneath

Pass 2 Mar 2023 138,566 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 138,566 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 135,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 135,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 132,209 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 132,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 129,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 123,964 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 117,396 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 117,394 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 113,746 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2014 104,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 97,585 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

N/S/R Tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,585 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

N/S/R Tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing cords

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,966 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 92,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 84,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 79,396 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,196 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,814 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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AE02 KBY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AE02 KBY, 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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AE02 KBY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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