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BK02 PYP

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,111 mi
Last recorded138,111 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 PYP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 138,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mil lamp on

slight free play in nearside rear suspension strut

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 1 Jul 2022 138,033 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both on dip (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mil lamp on

slight free play in nearside rear suspension strut

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Jul 2021 123,888 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of surface corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2021 123,845 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working Permanently illuminated (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Fender (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Spring seat incorrectly located (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission - differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towing eye likely to cause injury

Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,756 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 119,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 112,464 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 112,464 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange onto backbox. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside dip beam pattern borderline distinguishable.

Offside dip beam pattern borderline distinguishable.

Rear Light units tinted. Slightly affecting brightness of side lights.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 105,188 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Just behind catalytic converter. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange onto backbox. (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust bracket welds. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside dip beam pattern borderline distinguishable.

Offside dip beam pattern borderline distinguishable.

Rear Light units tinted. Slightly affecting brightness of side lights.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front cat (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,119 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 64,434 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,009 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,236 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 54,236 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 54,226 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,460 miles

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

front discs inner face corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2008 40,456 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs inner face corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2007 35,670 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 35,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,821 miles

nearside front tyre side wall slight damage

suspect front pads getting low

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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BK02 PYP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BK02 PYP, 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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BK02 PYP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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