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P553 VFA

2010 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,345 mi
Last recorded128,345 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 VFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 128,345 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 126,882 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 126,661 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 126,661 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 May 2015 126,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 21,898 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 21,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,956 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 106,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P553 VFA is a 2010 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P553 VFA, 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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P553 VFA is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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