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LM10 VMZ

2010 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,221 mi
Last recorded89,221 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 VMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 89,221 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 89,221 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat flange (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 89,064 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Cat/joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Just acceptable (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Cracking/perishing on inner & outer treads

Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,621 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,768 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 81,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 76,946 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc,s corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc,s corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,961 miles

leak from rear diff.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,231 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,742 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

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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LM10 VMZ is a 2010 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 61,898 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 LM10 VMZ, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LM10 VMZ is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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