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OV52 KCK

2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,061 mi
Last recorded94,061 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD78,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 KCK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2026 94,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,151 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various signs of corrosion underbody.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various signs of corrosion on underbody

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,285 miles

Coil spring worn both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,285 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side wall cracked perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer bands (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring worn both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front reg plate damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 80,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 75,180 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 75,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,706 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,941 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 67,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,843 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,988 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,632 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,936 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,654 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,166 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Screw in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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OV52 KCK is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV52 KCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV52 KCK is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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