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CO53 YLE

2012 Subaru Impreza

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

81,479 mi
Last recorded81,479 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Impreza60,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO53 YLE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 81,479 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 109,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (rear ends) (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 75,486 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 107,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (rear ends) (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,797 miles

All rear suspension items corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 105,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension items corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 64,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 103,519 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 103,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,465 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,419 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 102,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,080 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 98,296 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 98,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 55,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,750 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 95,286 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 95,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,509 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,766 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,343 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 87,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 84,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 74,144 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 65,228 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 65,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 42,203 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 33,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 25,505 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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CO53 YLE is a 2012 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,867 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 CO53 YLE, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CO53 YLE is a 2012 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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