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BL02 BYE

2018 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,047 mi
Last recorded167,047 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Impreza34,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BYE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 167,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 161,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 150,875 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 150,875 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 149,417 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 149,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 143,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 137,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 133,334 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 133,332 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 129,683 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 124,931 miles

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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BL02 BYE is a 2018 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 34,538 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 BL02 BYE, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BL02 BYE is a 2018 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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