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AE52 UXK

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,385 mi
Last recorded168,385 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UXK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 168,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

drivers side wiper linkage play

Fail 29 Jan 2019 168,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers side wiper linkage play

Pass 26 Jan 2018 156,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres cracking and wearing inner edges

general underbody corrosion

play in drivers side wiper linkage

Fail 19 Dec 2017 156,154 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges split (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front spoiler has sharp edges due to damage

Offside Front wiper arm has play in linkage

Rear inner sills corroded both sides

Rear oversize silencer tailpipe resulting in noisy exhaust

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 146,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 124,440 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 124,440 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 117,417 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 117,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 108,970 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 108,940 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 104,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 104,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,761 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,178 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,691 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 7 Sep 2006 62,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

rear brakes slight bind

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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AE52 UXK is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AE52 UXK, 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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AE52 UXK is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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