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BV10 OWM

2010 Subaru Impreza

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,542 mi
Last recorded126,542 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 OWM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 126,542 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 126,542 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 126,523 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Brake imbalance (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken fitted on rear suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 119,861 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 119,861 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 117,715 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 117,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 112,685 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 104,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,210 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear bush of nearside wishbone poor

Fail 25 Jun 2018 87,210 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 75,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,724 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

offside front brake pads badly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,700 miles

Nearside front disc corroded

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,500 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,525 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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BV10 OWM is a 2010 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 61,898 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 BV10 OWM, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV10 OWM is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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