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L506 HKO

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,911 mi
Last recorded138,911 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx77,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 HKO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 138,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 134,632 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 134,632 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 130,072 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 130,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 124,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s windscreen wipers split

n/s beam pattern poor

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 114,362 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 114,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 109,772 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 109,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2008 104,719 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 104,719 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 98,092 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 98,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 90,378 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 90,378 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 89,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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L506 HKO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 77,739 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L506 HKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L506 HKO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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