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R500 BYR

2012 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,044 mi
Last recorded36,044 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Impreza60,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 BYR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 36,044 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 34,209 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 32,585 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 31,779 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 30,899 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,523 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 28,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 26,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,616 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,964 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,841 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,715 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 15,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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R500 BYR is a 2012 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R500 BYR, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 BYR registered?

R500 BYR is a 2012 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is R500 BYR safe to buy?

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