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K16 RCE

2014 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,968 mi
Last recorded78,968 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Wrx38,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 RCE
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 78,968 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 78,968 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 65,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 May 2024 65,653 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition both rear silencers missing (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

TPMS light on

rear tailgate damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 May 2023 62,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 62,760 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,485 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 47,974 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 45,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 37,019 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 27,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 17,371 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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K16 RCE is a 2014 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 38,486 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K16 RCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 12 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K16 RCE is a 2014 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 5 December 2014.

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