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CA52 NPV

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,209 mi
Last recorded102,209 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 NPV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,209 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 102,198 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 100,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 99,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

front and rear suspension in a dry rusty condition

Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,875 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,054 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,678 miles

Rear Suspension

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,540 miles

rear shock casings corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,237 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 90,237 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,454 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,748 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,657 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 67,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,685 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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CA52 NPV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CA52 NPV, 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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What year was CA52 NPV registered?

CA52 NPV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is CA52 NPV safe to buy?

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