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GKZ 5469

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,095 mi
Last recorded168,095 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 5469
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 168,095 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 168,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 166,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 165,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2022 165,464 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

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

Rear anti-roll bar 'd' bushes perished

sill guards fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2022 165,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front subframe surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear anti-roll bar 'd' bushes perished

sill guards fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 165,447 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 163,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 159,484 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 159,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,215 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 139,984 miles

eml light on

slight damage nsf tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2014 139,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

eml light on

slight damage nsf tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2013 130,012 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 120,944 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 120,941 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 114,379 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 114,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 103,786 miles

beam patterns weak..small damage on screen..front indicators faded..o/s/r antiroll bar link worn..suspect body damage to rear of vehicle..n/s/f tyre low on tread..wipers in poor condition..rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 93,215 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 93,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,098 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

also screw in osf tyre and on limits on inner tread

Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,887 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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GKZ 5469 is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 GKZ 5469, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GKZ 5469 registered?

GKZ 5469 is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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