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KE51 LWH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,976 mi
Last recorded147,976 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 LWH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 147,976 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 142,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 136,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 128,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 122,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 113,803 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,118 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,115 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Back plate corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 85,249 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Back plate corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,911 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,910 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 76,603 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2015 73,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight brake bind and disc corrosion due to vehicle being stud

Pass 16 May 2015 73,891 miles

slight brake bind and disc corrosion due to vehicle being stud

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,967 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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KE51 LWH 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 78.3%.

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 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 KE51 LWH, 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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KE51 LWH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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