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KF51 UAL

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,835 mi
Last recorded117,835 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 UAL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 117,835 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody heavily corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2019 117,829 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody heavily corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 117,517 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear inner lower front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside and offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front crosmember damaged

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside rear upper inner rear arch around strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint

general underside corrosion

rear subframe corroded but not significantly weakened

Fail 10 Oct 2018 112,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint

general underside corrosion

rear subframe corroded but not significantly weakened

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight engine misfire detected

Fail 18 Oct 2017 100,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split both gaiters (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight engine misfire detected

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,607 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 90,544 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOWING ON JOINT (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,457 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,801 miles

exhaust heat sheild deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2014 73,801 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat sheild deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,862 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,637 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,248 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

advise frt discs pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,675 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 43,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,679 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 36,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,699 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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KF51 UAL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KF51 UAL, 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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KF51 UAL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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