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BK17 BYT

2017 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,715 mi
Last recorded48,715 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Wrx25,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 BYT
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 48,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 40,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 40,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 34,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 30,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 25,914 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 20,977 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 20,973 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 20,382 miles

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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BK17 BYT is a 2017 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK17 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK17 BYT registered?

BK17 BYT is a 2017 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 13 March 2017.

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