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NJ10 NVU

2010 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,285 mi
Last recorded94,285 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 NVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 94,285 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2025 94,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2023 91,604 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 91,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 87,160 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 86,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 71,187 miles

rear suspension components,subframe and surrounding area rusty

signs of corrosion at rear of outer sill at o/s

Fail 17 May 2021 71,187 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank at o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension components,subframe and surrounding area rusty

signs of corrosion at rear of outer sill at o/s

Pass 21 May 2020 62,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion, Floors and rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 55,393 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 55,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,222 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 48,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 42,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 35,544 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 35,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 29,221 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,858 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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NJ10 NVU is a 2010 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NJ10 NVU, 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 NJ10 NVU registered?

NJ10 NVU is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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