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RL52 ZHY

2016 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,897 mi
Last recorded204,897 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Impreza54,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 ZHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 204,897 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 204,897 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 194,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 179,763 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 158,455 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 148,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 136,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 123,111 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 123,111 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 110,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,702 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 97,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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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RL52 ZHY is a 2016 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 54,880 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 RL52 ZHY, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RL52 ZHY registered?

RL52 ZHY is a 2016 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is RL52 ZHY safe to buy?

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