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DK52 BVO

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,500 mi
Last recorded140,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 BVO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 140,500 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 139,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 135,312 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 129,400 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 113,352 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 97,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Engine management lamp is on

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 97,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Engine management lamp is on

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,176 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 81,172 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,464 miles

corrosion present on front discs

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,700 miles

corrosion present on rear discs

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,875 miles

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,743 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,694 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,467 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 40,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,320 miles

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

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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DK52 BVO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK52 BVO, 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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DK52 BVO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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