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EF52 KYA

2002 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,544 mi
Last recorded59,544 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 KYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 59,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit 1,5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 55,071 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 55,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 50,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 46,593 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 43,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 37,096 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs will clean up when driven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 34,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,860 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 29,162 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,581 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 27,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,591 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 26,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 22,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,441 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,332 miles

rear tyres perished ((2002 manufactured)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,031 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,619 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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EF52 KYA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF52 KYA, 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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EF52 KYA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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