CarVerify

Free Car Check

P836 KMS

2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Black Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,342 mi
Last recorded128,342 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 KMS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 128,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 128,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 125,153 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 124,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 124,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 124,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipe heavily corroded evidence of fuel leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear floor holed an corroded

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 122,775 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 122,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,316 miles

All tyres near legal limit

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 110,399 miles

All 4 tyres splitting and perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 106,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cut on outer sections

fuel filler pipe corrorded

o/s/r tyre cut on tread section

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 106,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cut on outer sections

fuel filler pipe corrorded

o/s/r tyre cut on tread section

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on both rear outer sills

slight cuts on outer edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2012 106,403 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on both rear outer sills

slight cuts on outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 105,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake binding slighty

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 104,351 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 104,350 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 99,025 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 99,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 93,352 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,967 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 74,085 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 65,422 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
Full Subaru Impreza Wrx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P836 KMS is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P836 KMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P836 KMS?

You can check the full history of P836 KMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P836 KMS registered?

P836 KMS is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is P836 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P836 KMS shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P836 KMS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P836 KMS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.