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C16 VEN

2004 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,147 mi
Last recorded54,147 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 VEN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,147 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 54,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 53,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,553 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 53,280 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,198 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 52,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,632 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 51,632 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,641 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,395 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,362 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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C16 VEN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C16 VEN, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C16 VEN registered?

C16 VEN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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