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KL51 RVJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,675 mi
Last recorded140,675 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 RVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 140,675 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 137,868 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 135,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 133,674 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight chip on windscreen zone b

Pass 17 Jan 2019 126,935 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,802 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 120,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 113,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 113,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush excessive movement under load (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 103,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 103,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,826 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,988 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 89,849 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 89,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 79,722 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,722 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,315 miles

front number plate water marked

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,518 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 54,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,953 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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KL51 RVJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KL51 RVJ, 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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What year was KL51 RVJ registered?

KL51 RVJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is KL51 RVJ safe to buy?

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