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JA56 JAP

2010 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,106 mi
Last recorded112,106 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA56 JAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 112,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 112,088 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 99,978 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 99,978 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 90,206 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 90,206 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,090 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,750 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 82,746 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,747 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges!

rear silencer heatshield insecure.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,649 miles

both rear tyres inner edges low and tread

Fail 3 Jul 2019 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres inner edges low and tread

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,358 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,981 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,629 miles

N/s wiper split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,452 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 28,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,343 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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JA56 JAP is a 2010 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 61,898 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 JA56 JAP, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JA56 JAP is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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