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MK10 XLT

2010 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 XLT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,571 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 71,308 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 66,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Park brake could do with adjustment

Fail 30 Jan 2023 66,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Park brake could do with adjustment

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,468 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 42,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 24,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,063 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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MK10 XLT 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 81.3%.

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 MK10 XLT, 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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What year was MK10 XLT registered?

MK10 XLT is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 April 2010.

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