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L12 SBD

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,296 mi
Last recorded82,296 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 SBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 82,296 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 81,465 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 81,446 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 79,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster fault (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm - should be replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,470 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dips dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,076 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,076 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,892 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,489 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,184 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 73,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,509 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/end cap corroding (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working lens also loose (1.2.1b)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level level well below maximum level indicator (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

exhgaust mounting missing - to front of silencere - but exhaust not likeley to become detached

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,738 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,017 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,942 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,571 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 46,651 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 46,650 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,148 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,786 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,007 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 24,225 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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L12 SBD is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L12 SBD, 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 L12 SBD registered?

L12 SBD is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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