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CV02 SDO

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

48,737 mi
Last recorded48,737 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 SDO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 48,737 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 48,271 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 40,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 40,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 99,867 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,190 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 99,190 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,678 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,276 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 97,276 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 96,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,915 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 91,868 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,885 miles

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

off side front inner cv gator split

Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,148 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,139 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 26,434 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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CV02 SDO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 CV02 SDO, 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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CV02 SDO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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