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C3 XKR

2014 Subaru Impreza

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests43 (31 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate72.1%

Mileage

166,598 mi
Last recorded166,598 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Impreza46,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 XKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

31 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 166,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 166,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2026 62,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 165,032 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 165,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 58,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 162,491 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 54,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 54,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 54,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 151,468 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2023 151,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2022 52,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 52,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 139,711 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear suspension bump stop starting to perish

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,189 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 51,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 129,320 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,226 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 113,587 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,117 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 43,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 35,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,777 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 26,776 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,202 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 25,202 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,471 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 24,403 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 23,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,756 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,693 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 21,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,784 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,155 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,755 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 15,855 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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C3 XKR is a 2014 Subaru Impreza in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.1%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 46,915 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 C3 XKR, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C3 XKR is a 2014 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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