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NK52 YZE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,889 mi
Last recorded148,889 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 YZE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 148,889 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 148,884 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 144,158 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 144,158 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 140,758 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside front non prescribed area corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 131,390 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake discs pitted slightly. underbody has surface rust.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 131,390 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted slightly. underbody has surface rust.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 124,081 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 124,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 105,405 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 94,427 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 82,764 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,688 miles

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Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,167 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 41,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,246 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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NK52 YZE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 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 NK52 YZE, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK52 YZE registered?

NK52 YZE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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