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RO03 KVE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,973 mi
Last recorded161,973 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 KVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 161,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 161,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 146,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 128,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 112,941 miles

Engine Oil Level Low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 96,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2013 96,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2012 79,845 miles

Add Two Litres Of Engine Oil,Engine Oil Level Low,Engine Management Light On,Exhaust Emissions Slow To Stabilise & High @ 0.20% Fast & Natural Idle speeds.

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyre Treads Worn On Inner Edges.

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

VEHICLE SHOULD BE SERVICED A.S.A.P.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2012 79,843 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Add Two Litres Of Engine Oil,Engine Oil Level Low,Engine Management Light On,Exhaust Emissions Slow To Stabilise & High @ 0.20% Fast & Natural Idle speeds.

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

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

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyre Treads Worn On Inner Edges.

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

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

VEHICLE SHOULD BE SERVICED A.S.A.P.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,950 miles

Engine Management Light On, Exhaust Emissions Very Slow To Stabisile, Exhaust Emissions CO Levels High @ 0.19% Engine Fast Idle Speed & 0.19% Natural Idle Speed.

Front Brake Discs Worn, Rear Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn, Vehicle Requires Servicing & Anti-Corrosion/Lubrication Treatment.

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,479 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,380 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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RO03 KVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 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 RO03 KVE, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RO03 KVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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