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BU52 PKO

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,099 mi
Last recorded109,099 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 PKO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 109,099 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (2.4.A.3)

Rear Both inner archs corroded and holed

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 109,099 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (2.4.A.3)

Rear Both inner archs corroded and holed

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 108,967 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 98,859 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front number plate damaged[replace soon]

n/s/f tyre low on outer shoulder

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre close to limit [replace soon]

Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,710 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre valve lightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,001 miles

clutch pedal rubber split - advise replacement

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,810 miles

off side washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,127 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,378 miles

exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,456 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,460 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,560 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 25,800 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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BU52 PKO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BU52 PKO, 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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BU52 PKO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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