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AE02 KBZ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,415 mi
Last recorded146,415 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 KBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 146,415 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 145,300 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2015 137,624 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 130,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 15 Feb 2013 118,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 106,957 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 106,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 94,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2009 82,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 May 2009 82,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2009 82,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,056 miles

both front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,637 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 66,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges and cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,258 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

small dent n/s rear wheel inner rim

small stone chip zone a

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 KBZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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