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L221 UGK

1993 Subaru Vivio

White Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,147 mi
Last recorded48,147 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 UGK
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 48,147 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 46,146 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

Fail 13 May 2024 46,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape(flat spot) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear tailpipe corroded

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 41,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,434 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear back box tail pipe is corroded and hole but not affecting emissions or its function

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust tail corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 35,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust tail corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 30,386 miles

hole in backbox tail pipe but ok

Fail 9 Oct 2017 30,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

hole in backbox tail pipe but ok

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,023 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,588 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,364 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 20,324 miles

front brake pads very low

play n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,882 miles

slight play n/s top strut mount

Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,772 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,178 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,959 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,840 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 17,840 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Vivio?

Based on 1,694 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
2,030
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 158
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
constant velocity joint gaiter split 95
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
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L221 UGK is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in White with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Vivio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 48,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Vivio fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L221 UGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Vivio typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Vivio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L221 UGK registered?

L221 UGK is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 19 October 1993.

Is L221 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L221 UGK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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