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BG11 VZU

2011 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,222 mi
Last recorded70,222 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Impreza59,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 VZU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 70,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 66,215 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 66,208 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lower pad retaining pin coming out. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 64,666 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 64,602 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 61,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 58,978 miles

Exhaust joint corroded between mid section and rear silencer.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 57,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 55,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 245/40R18 worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 54,431 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 53,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 52,015 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2015 50,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 43,573 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 43,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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BG11 VZU is a 2011 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 59,457 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 BG11 VZU, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG11 VZU is a 2011 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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