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K43 SRK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,540 mi
Last recorded155,540 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 SRK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 155,540 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 155,387 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

incorrect tyre rotation on both front & rear tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2023 154,975 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2023 154,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system too hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 150,048 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2022 150,043 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,351 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 149,351 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 148,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

nearside and offside sill lips damaged

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Dec 2019 148,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside and Offside sill lips damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 146,095 miles

Nearside and Offside outer sill lips damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,271 miles

Nearside and Offside rear inner arches corroding by top strut mounting points

Offside outer sill lip damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 140,258 miles

Corrosion starting on rear inner arches by top damper mountings

Offside outer sill lip damaged

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Oct 2015 136,733 miles

fuel filler neck and breathers pipes corroded

slight damage to both lower sills

Pass 6 Nov 2014 126,616 miles

beam pattern poor

Fail 6 Nov 2014 126,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

beam pattern poor

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 96,796 miles

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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 96,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

outer sills covered

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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K43 SRK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K43 SRK, 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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K43 SRK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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