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B16 CWV

2017 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,365 mi
Last recorded55,365 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Wrx25,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 CWV
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 55,365 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 51,205 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 46,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2023 46,530 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 41,430 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 34,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 27,843 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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B16 CWV is a 2017 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.6% with a typical mileage of 25,724 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 CWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B16 CWV registered?

B16 CWV is a 2017 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is B16 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 CWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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